Is CVE-2023-39662 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-39662 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-39662 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-39662 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39662?

CVE-2023-39662 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-39662

CWE-74Published: August 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in llama_index v.0.7.13 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the `exec` parameter in PandasQueryEngine function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

LlamaIndex contains a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the PandasQueryEngine component. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is highly dangerous as it can be triggered remotely without authentication.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update LlamaIndex to a version beyond 0.7.13. Avoid passing untrusted user input directly into query engine functions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-39662 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.