CVE-2024-11958

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the `duckdb_retriever` component of the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically in the latest version. The vulnerability arises from the construction of SQL queries without using prepared statements, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code. This can lead to remote code execution (RCE) by installing the shellfs extension and executing malicious commands.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
llamaindex	llamaindex	< 0.4.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/35bd221e948e40458052d30c6ef2779bc965b6d0

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/8ddf66e1-f74c-4d53-992b-76bc45cacac1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11958? +

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the `duckdb_retriever` component of the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically in the latest version. The vulnerability arises from the construction of SQL queries without using prepared statements, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code. This can lead to remote code execution (RCE) by installing the shellfs extension and executing malicious commands. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-11958? +

CVE-2024-11958 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11958? +

CVE-2024-11958 affects products from llamaindex, specifically: llamaindex. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-11958? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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