GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPT Academic. It has been classified as very critical. This affects the function run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func. The manipulation leads to deserialization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-0763. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPT Academic (unknown version) and classified as very critical. This issue affects the function run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GPT Academic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-27958.

It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-0763. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/25/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/25/2026 +16 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-0763 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-340331

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2026 18:08
Updated: 01/25/2026 02:13
Changes: 01/09/2026 18:08 (47), 01/25/2026 02:13 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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