CVE-2024-23751 SQL injection in llama-index

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Jan 2024 Updated 20 Jun 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via natural language input in LlamaIndex query engines, potentially modifying or deleting database records.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2024-23751?

CVE-2024-23751 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LlamaIndex (aka llama_index) through 0.9.34 allows SQL injection via the Text-to-SQL feature in NLSQLTableQueryEngine, SQLTableRetrieverQueryEngine, NLSQLRetriever, RetrieverQueryEngine, and PGVectorSQLQueryEngine. For example, an attacker might be able to delete this year's student records via "Drop the Students table" within English language input.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23751?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including llama-index. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`llama-index` PyPI	All versions to `0.9.35`	None
`llama-index` PyPI	All versions to `0.9.35`	None
`llama-index` PyPI	All versions	`0.9.35`

Products include Llamaindex Llamaindex.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23751?

Upgrade llama-index to 0.9.35 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-2024-23751 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-23751 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jxw-4hm4-6w87, PYSEC-2024-12.