CVE-2026-5631
HighCVSS 7.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in gpt-researcher up to version 3.4.3. The extract_command_data function in backend/server/server_utils.py in the WebSocket component allows remote code injection via manipulation of the args argument. The exploit has been publicly disclosed.
Risk Assessment
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise and data breach.
Recommendation
Stop using gpt-researcher until a patch is released or apply temporary mitigations such as input filtering.
Other vulnerabilities in gpt-researcher
See all- CVE-2026-37006Critical
Vulnerability in the WebSocket endpoint of gpt-researcher v0.14.7 and before. An unauthenticated remote attacker can achieve code execution via malicious Model Context Protocol configurations.
- CVE-2025-65720Critical
An issue in GPT Researcher v3.3.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim system via user interaction with a crafted HTML page.
- CVE-2026-5633High
Vulnerability in gpt-researcher up to version 3.4.3 in the ws Endpoint component. Manipulation of the source_urls argument can lead to server-side request forgery (SSRF). The attack is remote and the exploit has been publicly disclosed.
- CVE-2026-5632High
In gpt-researcher up to version 3.4.3, a missing authentication vulnerability was found in an unknown function of the HTTP REST API endpoint. The attack can be performed remotely and the exploit has been made public. The project was informed but has not responded.
- CVE-2026-5630Medium
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to version 3.4.3 in the Report API component in file backend/server/app.py.
- CVE-2026-5625Medium
gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3 has an XSS vulnerability in the WebSocket interface via the 'task' argument in researcher.php. Remote exploitation is possible and the exploit is public.
Original NVD description (English source)
A vulnerability 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. Such manipulation of the argument args leads to code injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.