CVE-2024-12911: A vulnerability in the `default_jsonalyzer` function of the `JSONalyzeQueryEngine` in the run-llama/llama_inde

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12911?

llamaindex: upgrade to 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12911 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12911 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-12911 affect?

CVE-2024-12911 affects llamaindex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). 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) a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12911?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12911 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting llamaindex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: llamaindex

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

llamaindex llamaindex UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.1

Fixed in: 0.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy llamaindex || rpm -q llamaindex || llamaindex --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade llamaindex

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade llamaindex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12911?

llamaindex: upgrade to 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12911 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12911 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-2024-12911 affect?

CVE-2024-12911 affects llamaindex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). 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) a

How urgent is CVE-2024-12911?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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