CVE-2025-45691: An Arbitrary File Read vulnerability exists in the ImageTextPromptValue class in Exploding Gradients RAGAS v0.

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-45691 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ragas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Arbitrary File Read vulnerability exists in the ImageTextPromptValue class in Exploding Gradients RAGAS v0.2.3 to v0.2.14. The vulnerability stems from improper validation and sanitization of URLs supplied in the retrieved_contexts parameter when handling multimodal inputs.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-918
Published	2026-03-05
Last modified	2026-07-15

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vibrantlabsai

Last updated 2026-07-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-05 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-15 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vibrantlabsai ragas UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.2.3 and <= 0.2.14

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.14

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ragas

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ragas sudo apt install ragas=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold ragas

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ragas sudo dnf downgrade ragas-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add ragas

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-45691?

ragas: upgrade to newer than 0.2.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-45691 being exploited?

CVE-2025-45691 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-2025-45691 affect?

CVE-2025-45691 affects ragas. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An Arbitrary File Read vulnerability exists in the ImageTextPromptValue class in Exploding Gradients RAGAS v0.2.3 to v0.2.14. The vulnerability stems from improper validation and sanitization of URLs supplied in the retrieved_contexts param

How urgent is CVE-2025-45691?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

← Back to latest CVEs