Description

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.

Weaknesses 1

Affected Products 1

References 2

• github.com https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/cdeaab91a204d1c3527f177dac37390327aef274
  Patch
• huntr.com https://huntr.com/bounties/e89d14f8-bfe8-4c9a-bb2a-656c01cc9a68
  ExploitThird Party Advisory

Remediation

• github.com https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/cdeaab91a204d1c3527f177dac37390327aef274
  Patch