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CVE-2024-3098 — Vulnerability in llama-index-core — CVE Details

CRITICAL

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

Published June 29, 2026Updated July 1, 2026Source: osv

Summary

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.

Advisory Timeline

  • First published June 29, 2026 (105 days ago).
  • Last revised July 1, 2026 — 2 days after initial publication.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

pip
Update llama-index-core to 0.10.24 or later
pip install "llama-index-core>=0.10.24"

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (1)

Affects 1 ecosystem: pypi (1).

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
llama-index-core
pypi
0.10.0, 0.10.1, 0.10.10, 0.10.11 (+62 more)0.10.24

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3098?
llama-index-core Prompt Injection vulnerability leading to Arbitrary Code Execution This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2024-3098?
CVE-2024-3098 affects llama-index-core. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2024-3098 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
9.8

Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.

Also Known As

PYSEC-2026-397
GHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc

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