CVE-2025-7647
The llama-index-core package, up to version 0.12.44, contains a vulnerability in the `get_cache_dir()` function where a predictable, hardcoded directory path `/tmp/llama_index` is used on Linux systems without proper security controls. This vulnerability allows attackers on multi-user systems to steal proprietary models, poison cached embeddings, or conduct symlink attacks. The issue affects all Linux deployments where multiple users share the same system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-379, CWE-377, and CWE-367, indicating insecure temporary file creation and potential race conditions.
Published:Sep 27, 2025
Last Modified:Apr 15, 2026
EPS:Sep 27, 2025
EPSS Score:0.00017
CVSS Score:7.3
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Linux
Product
Linux
Linux
Linux
Vendor
Run-llama
Product
Llama Index
Run-llama
Llama Index
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
No CAPEC recorded yet
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Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
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High
User Interaction
None
Required
Scope
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Confidentiality
None
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High
Integrity
None
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Availability
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High
