CVE-2024-10986: gpt academic — Exploit

Description

GPT Academic version 3.83 is vulnerable to a Local File Read (LFI) vulnerability through its HotReload function. This function can download and extract tar.gz files from arxiv.org. Despite implementing protections against path traversal, the application overlooks the Tarslip triggered by symlinks. This oversight allows attackers to read arbitrary local files from the victim server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
binary-husky	gpt_academic	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/db2167f5-f17f-491d-aeec-69ba55bf6427

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10986? +

GPT Academic version 3.83 is vulnerable to a Local File Read (LFI) vulnerability through its HotReload function. This function can download and extract tar.gz files from arxiv.org. Despite implementing protections against path traversal, the application overlooks the Tarslip triggered by symlinks. This oversight allows attackers to read arbitrary local files from the victim server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-10986? +

CVE-2024-10986 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10986? +

CVE-2024-10986 affects products from binary-husky, specifically: gpt_academic. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10986? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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