Vulnerability Details CVE-2025-6209
A path traversal vulnerability exists in run-llama/llama_index versions 0.12.27 through 0.12.40, specifically within the `encode_image` function in `generic_utils.py`. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the `image_path` input to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. The issue arises due to improper validation or sanitization of the file path, enabling path traversal sequences to access files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability is fixed in version 0.12.41.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.001
EPSS Ranking 17.4%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.5
References
Products affected by CVE-2025-6209
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