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CVE-2024-3098

Prompt Injection leading to Arbitrary Code Execution in run-llama/llama_index

9.8 CriticalFix available

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

0.96%Up 0.9 points since Apr 11, 2024
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 9.8

Prompt Injection leading to Arbitrary Code Execution in run-llama/llama_index

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
CVE-2024-3098
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-94
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2024-1326 9.8

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
EUVD-2024-1326
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc 9.8

llama-index-core Prompt Injection vulnerability leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
GHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-94
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 9.8

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
CVE-2024-3098
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-94
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 9.8

Prompt Injection leading to Arbitrary Code Execution in run-llama/llama_index

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
CVE-2024-3098
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-94
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc 9.8

llama-index-core Prompt Injection vulnerability leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
GHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-94
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2026-397 9.8

llama-index-core Prompt Injection vulnerability leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability was identified in the exec_utils class of the llama_index package, specifically within the safe_eval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

Record
PYSEC-2026-397
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
llama-index-core
PyPI
before 0.10.24
0.10.24
llama-index-core
PyPI
before 0.10.24, plus listed versions
0.10.00.10.10.10.100.10.110.10.11.post1
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0.10.24

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
aliases, publishedEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

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In short

CVE-2024-3098 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in Run-llama Llama Index, published April 10, 2024. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.96%, the 61st percentile. Fixed in llama-index-core 0.10.24.

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