SB2026021778 - Path traversal in run-llama/llama_index
Published: February 17, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026021778
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-6209)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in run-llama/llama_index, specifically within the `encode_image` function in `generic_utils.py`. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and manipulate the `image_path` input to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.