CVE-2024-12911 SQL Injection in run-llama/llama_index
SQL injection in llama_index allows attackers to create arbitrary files and cause denial of service via prompt injection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-12911?
CVE-2024-12911 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in run-llama/llama_index, published on 20 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability in the `default_jsonalyzer` function of the `JSONalyzeQueryEngine` in the run-llama/llama_index repository allows for SQL injection via prompt injection. This can lead to arbitrary file creation and Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. The vulnerability affects the latest version and is fixed in version 0.5.1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12911?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including llama-index. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
llama-index PyPI | All versions | 0.12.3 |
llama-index PyPI | All versions | 0.12.3 |
llama-index PyPI | All versions | 0.12.3 |
Products include Llamaindex Llamaindex.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12911?
Upgrade llama-index to 0.12.3 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-12911 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12911 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in run-llama/llama_index
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmgm-gx32-vp4w, PYSEC-2026-1555.