CVE-2024-45201: An issue was discovered in llama_index before 0.10.38

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45201?

llamaindex: upgrade to 0.10.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45201 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45201 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-2024-45201 affect?

CVE-2024-45201 affects llamaindex. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in llama_index before 0.10.38. download/integration.py includes an exec call for import {cls_name}.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45201 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting llamaindex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in llama_index before 0.10.38. download/integration.py includes an exec call for import {cls_name}.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: llamaindex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

llamaindex llamaindex UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.10.38

Fixed in: 0.10.38

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.10.38 (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-2024-45201?

llamaindex: upgrade to 0.10.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45201 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45201 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-2024-45201 affect?

CVE-2024-45201 affects llamaindex. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in llama_index before 0.10.38. download/integration.py includes an exec call for import {cls_name}.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45201?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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