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CVE-2025-7647

7.3 · HIGH
Published Sep 27, 2025 CWE-378 EPSS 0.15% (4th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2025-7647 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 27, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The llama-index-core package, up to version 0.12.44, contains a vulnerability in the `get_cache_dir()` function where a predictable, hardcoded directory path `/tmp/llama_index` is used on Linux systems without proper security controls. This vulnerability allows attackers on multi-user systems to steal proprietary models, poison cached embeddings, or conduct symlink attacks. The issue affects all Linux deployments where multiple users share the same system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-379, CWE-377, and CWE-367, indicating insecure temporary file creation and potential race conditions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7647?

CVE-2025-7647 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 27, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-7647?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-7647?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-7647?

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