CVE-2026-45833
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Code Injection in ChromaDB Python Library

Publication date: 2026-06-12

Last updated on: 2026-06-12

Assigner: HiddenLayer

Description
A code injection vulnerability in version 0.4.17 or later of the ChromaDB Python project allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary code on the server by sending a malicious model repository and trust_remote_code set to true in the /api/v2/tenants/default_tenant/databases/default_database/collections/{collection_id} if they have the UPDATE_COLLECTION permission.
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Published
2026-06-12
Last Modified
2026-06-12
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2026-06-12
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2026-06-12
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NVD
CVE-2026-45833
EUVD
EUVD-2026-36484
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Vendor Product Version / Range
chroma chrodadb From 0.4.17 (inc)
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CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a code injection flaw in the ChromaDB Python project, specifically in versions 0.4.17 or later. It allows an authenticated attacker who has the UPDATE_COLLECTION permission to execute arbitrary code on the server. This is done by sending a malicious model repository along with the parameter trust_remote_code set to true to a specific API endpoint related to collections.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is severe because it allows an attacker with certain permissions to run arbitrary code on the server. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized access, data theft, data manipulation, or disruption of services.

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