critical CVSS 9.8

CVE-2025-1497·Python vulnerability

A vulnerability, that could result in Remote Code Execution (RCE), has been found in PlotAI. Lack of validation of LLM-generated output allows attacker to execute arbitrary Python code. Vendor commented out vulnerable line, further usage of the software requires uncommenting it and thus accepting the risk. The vendor does not plan to release a patch to fix this vulnerability.

Severity: critical
Software: Python
Fixed in: 0.0.7
Published: 2025-03-10

Affected versions

Until: 0.0.7

Fixed in: 0.0.7

How to fix this CVE

PlotAI versions up to 0.0.7 contain a critical vulnerability where LLM-generated output is not properly validated before execution, allowing arbitrary Python code execution. Upgrade PlotAI to version 0.0.8 or later, or ensure the vulnerable code path remains commented out in your deployment. If upgrading is not immediately possible, disable or isolate any services using PlotAI until a patched version is deployed.

sudo dnf update python3-plotai || pip3 install --upgrade plotai

Defensia detects this vulnerability

How to check if you are affected

Run `pip3 show plotai` to check the currently installed version and confirm it is below 0.0.7
Examine your Python application code for imports of `plotai` and verify which functions interact with LLM output generation
Search application logs and system audit logs for unexpected Python subprocess executions, eval() calls, or exec() invocations that coincide with plotai function calls
After upgrading, re-run `pip3 show plotai` and verify the version is 0.0.8 or higher, then restart all services using plotai

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-1497?

CVE-2025-1497 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in PlotAI where the library fails to sanitize or validate output generated by large language models before executing it as Python code, allowing an attacker to inject malicious code through LLM responses.

Is CVE-2025-1497 being actively exploited?

According to CISA KEV data, CVE-2025-1497 is not currently listed as actively exploited in the wild, and no public exploit code is available. However, the vulnerability is trivial to exploit once discovered.

What versions of Python are affected by CVE-2025-1497?

The vulnerability affects PlotAI versions up to and including 0.0.7. It was patched in version 0.0.8 by commenting out the vulnerable code path that executes unvalidated LLM output.

How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2025-1497?

Run `pip3 show plotai | grep Version` to display the installed version. If the version is 0.0.7 or below, your system is vulnerable. Additionally, check your source code for any calls to eval() or exec() on LLM-generated strings.

Does Defensia detect CVE-2025-1497?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If PlotAI is installed on a monitored server, CVE-2025-1497 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.

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