Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability · CVE-2025-7707

The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments.

Published Oct 13, 2025 · catalog updated Oct 14, 2025 · The llama_index library version

Last checked Oct 26, 2026. A connected source was read within the last 7 days.

Check if you run it

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2025-7707. EPSS is 0.19%. Act only if a listed version of The llama_index library version is installed.

Gaps on this record

  • The stored product name is a package slug. The name on this page is taken from the title (The llama_index library version).
  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.

Same product and reporting

Severity
High7.1
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
0.19%
Remediation
Version ranges on file
Affected products
vendor run-llama run-llama/llama_index unspecified <v0.13.0

The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments. This configuration allows local users to overwrite, delete, or corrupt NLTK data files, leading to potential denial of service, data tampering, or privilege escalation. The vulnerability arises from the use of a shared cache directory instead of a user-specific one, making it susceptible to local data tampering and denial of service.

Are you affected?

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  • vendor run-llama run-llama/llama_index unspecified <v0.13.0unspecified <v0.13.0

How to fix CVE-2025-7707

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2025-7707. EPSS is 0.19%. Act only if a listed version of The llama_index library version is installed.

Which versions are affected?

Compare what you have installed with run-llama run-llama/llama_index unspecified <v0.13.0 unspecified <v0.13.0. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

No weakness class is stored. EPSS 0.19%. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Oct 13, 2025 · EUVD

    Detected

    The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments. This configuration allows local users to overwrite, delete, or corrupt NLTK data files, leading to potential denial of service, data tampering, or privilege escalation. The vulnerability arises from the use of a shared cache director

  2. Oct 14, 2025 · EUVD

    Updated

    The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments. This configuration allows local users to overwrite, delete, or corrupt NLTK data files, leading to potential denial of service, data tampering, or privilege escalation. The vulnerability arises from the use of a shared cache director

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2025-7707

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2025-7707

    30-day exploitation probability 0.19%

    first.org
  • EUVDVulnerability recordEUVD-2025-34071

    The llama_index library version 0.12.33 sets the NLTK data directory to a subdirectory of the codebase by default, which is world-writable in multi-user environments. This configuration allows local users to overwrite, delete, or corrupt NLTK data files, leading to potential deni

    euvd.enisa.europa.eu

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Oct 26, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.

  • FIRST EPSSOct 26, 2026
  • CVE.orgOct 23, 2026
  • EUVDOct 23, 2026