RCE in Assafelovic Gpt-Researcher
CVE-2026-5631
A vulnerability has been found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This affects the function extract_command_data of the file backend/server/server_utils.py of the component ws Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument args leads to code injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (41.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 42nd percentile — 41.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.002
Affected products
- Assafelovic Gpt-Researcher — versions 3.4.0, 3.4.1, 3.4.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/355419 (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/355419/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/submit/785858 (third-party-advisory)
- github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher/issues/1694 (issue-tracking, exploit)
- github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher/ (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5631?
- CVE-2026-5631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Assafelovic Gpt-Researcher, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-04-06.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5631?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.