assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3 ws Endpoint server_utils.py extract_command_data args code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This impacts the function extract_command_data of the file backend/server/server_utils.py of the component ws Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument args results in code injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-5631. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical 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. The manipulation of the argument args with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5631. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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-2026-19186). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/06/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1694
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-5631 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5631
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355419
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2026 21:17
Updated: 04/06/2026 14:34
Changes: 04/05/2026 21:17 (60), 04/06/2026 14:34 (1)
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Submitter: Yu-Bao
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #785858: assafelovic gpt-researcher 3.4.3 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (by Yu-Bao)

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