CVE-2024-12910

Public Exploit
Denial of Service in run-llama/llama_index

Description

A vulnerability in the `KnowledgeBaseWebReader` class of the run-llama/llama_index repository, version latest, allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by controlling a URL variable to contain the root URL. This leads to infinite recursive calls to the `get_article_urls` method, exhausting system resources and potentially crashing the application.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: run-llama run-llama/llama_index
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/27883f22-35ff-49df-aaa5-05031c7d6ad8 exploit
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/159ce485a1168100bb219dc1b93133f1121579d9 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12910?
CVE-2024-12910 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12910?
To fix CVE-2024-12910, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12910 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-12910 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12910?
CVE-2024-12910 affects run-llama run-llama/llama_index.
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