A path traversal vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic version 3.83. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the file parameter, which is open to path traversal through URL encoding. This allows attackers to view any file on the host system, including sensitive files such as critical application files, SSH keys, API keys, and configuration values.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from binary-husky organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-10-17T19:15:21.533
2025-07-11T20:45:41.587
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | binary-husky | gpt_academic | 3.83 | Yes |
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