PatchTheCVECVE-2025-3044: A vulnerability in the ArxivReader class of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.22.post
CVE-2025-3044 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting llamaindex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in the ArxivReader class of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.22.post1, allows for MD5 hash collisions when generating filenames for downloaded papers. This can lead to data loss as papers with identical titles but different contents may overwrite each other, preventing some papers from being processed for AI model training. The issue is resolved in version 0.12.28.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-440 |
| Published | 2025-07-07 |
| 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-2025-3044?
llamaindex: upgrade to 0.12.28. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-3044 being exploited?
CVE-2025-3044 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-2025-3044 affect?
CVE-2025-3044 affects llamaindex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability in the ArxivReader class of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.22.post1, allows for MD5 hash collisions when generating filenames for downloaded papers. This can lead to data loss as papers with ident
How urgent is CVE-2025-3044?
Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
OpenAI and LLM tools vulnerabilities
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