PatchTheCVECVE-2024-12909: A vulnerability in the FinanceChatLlamaPack of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.3, a
CVE-2024-12909 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting llamaindex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in the FinanceChatLlamaPack of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.3, allows for SQL injection in the `run_sql_query` function of the `database_agent`. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL queries, leading to remote code execution (RCE) through the use of PostgreSQL's large object functionality. The issue is fixed in version 0.3.0.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2025-03-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-12909?
llamaindex: upgrade to 0.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-12909 being exploited?
CVE-2024-12909 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-12909 affect?
CVE-2024-12909 affects llamaindex. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A vulnerability in the FinanceChatLlamaPack of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.3, allows for SQL injection in the `run_sql_query` function of the `database_agent`. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacke
How urgent is CVE-2024-12909?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
PostgreSQL vulnerabilities · OpenAI and LLM tools vulnerabilities
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