PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054 backend/server.py do_POST unrestricted upload
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.6 | $0-$5k | 2.55 |
Summary
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. The impacted element is the function do_POST of the file backend/server.py. Such manipulation leads to unrestricted upload.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-5001. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed.
The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Details
A vulnerability was found in PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function do_POST of the file backend/server.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-5001. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1608.002.
The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-16932). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Product
Vendor
Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
Exploiting
Class: Unrestricted uploadCWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍
Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
03/27/2026 Advisory disclosed03/27/2026 VulDB entry created
03/28/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: github.comStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-5001 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353888
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 03/27/2026 14:54Updated: 03/28/2026 19:06
Changes: 03/27/2026 14:54 (57), 03/28/2026 19:06 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Yu_Bao
Cache ID: 216:653:103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #778316: PromtEngineer localGPT Latest (commit 4d41c7d) Unrestricted File Upload (by Yu_Bao)
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