CVE-2025-3225: llamaindex — Exploit & Fix

Description

An XML Entity Expansion vulnerability, also known as a 'billion laughs' attack, exists in the sitemap parser of the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically affecting version v0.12.21. This vulnerability allows an attacker to supply a malicious Sitemap XML, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) by exhausting system memory and potentially causing a system crash. The issue is resolved in version v0.12.29.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-776 CWE-776

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
llamaindex	llamaindex	0.12.21 — 0.12.29

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/4f6ee062b19212106a2632af9c9521fc7f0a3584

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/e33c0699-e9a2-49aa-837b-5363205637a2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3225? +

An XML Entity Expansion vulnerability, also known as a 'billion laughs' attack, exists in the sitemap parser of the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically affecting version v0.12.21. This vulnerability allows an attacker to supply a malicious Sitemap XML, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) by exhausting system memory and potentially causing a system crash. The issue is resolved in version v0.12.29. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-3225? +

CVE-2025-3225 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-3225? +

CVE-2025-3225 affects products from llamaindex, specifically: llamaindex. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-3225? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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