What is the CVSS score of EUVD-2025-20223?

EUVD-2025-20223 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for EUVD-2025-20223?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for EUVD-2025-20223. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate EUVD-2025-20223?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running run-llama/llama_index and apply vendor patches promptly. Vendor patch is available.

Llamaindex EUVD-2025-20223

Q: Which versions of Llamaindex are affected by EUVD-2025-20223?

Organizations using run-llama/llama_index face notable risk from CVE-2025-6209 rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.. A patch is available.

| CVE-2025-6209 HIGH

Path Traversal: '\\..\\filename' (CWE-29)

2025-07-07 security@huntr.dev

GHSA-2rhq-96q8-4vjq

Path Traversal Red Hat Llamaindex

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-29 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Path traversal prevention
Impact	Sensitive files such as configuration files, credentials, or system files can be read, potentially leading to further compromise. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this represents a significant risk.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker modifies a file parameter to include directory traversal sequences (../../etc/passwd) to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026

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.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 16, 2026 - 03:37 CVSS 7.5

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use a whitelist of allowed files or directories. Implement chroot jails or containerization.

Affected VersionsENISA

run-llama/llama_index unspecified <0.12.41

Affected Packages

pypi llama-index fix: 0.12.41

pypi llama-index-core fix: 0.12.41

euvd run_llama_llama_index_unspecified fix: 0.12.41

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 3 packages in pypi, euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Path traversal allows an attacker to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths with sequences like '../'.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Red Hat 5.3 MEDIUM

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Mar 16, 2026 - 03:37 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Jul 30, 2025 - 20:01 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jul 07, 2025 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

596 pypi packages depend on llama-index-core (581 direct, 16 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 0.11.23.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using run-llama/llama_index face notable risk from CVE-2025-6209 rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 75% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

EUVD

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS Vendor

GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +38

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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Advisories & patches

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