CVE-2026-5630: Cross Site Scripting in assafelovic gpt-researcher
CVE-2026-5630 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the assafelovic gpt-researcher product up to version 3. 4. 3. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the Report API component located in backend/server/app. py. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and requires user interaction. Although the issue was reported early to the project, no response or fix has been provided yet. The CVSS 4. 0 base score is 5. 3, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the assafelovic gpt-researcher software versions 3.4.0 through 3.4.3. The affected code is in an unspecified function within the Report API component of backend/server/app.py. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to client-side code execution when a user interacts with the affected functionality. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and proof-of-concept exploit code is available. The vendor has not yet issued a fix or official response.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability requires user interaction to be exploited and does not require privileges or authentication. The medium CVSS score reflects the moderate risk posed by this vulnerability. No known exploits are reported in the wild beyond the published proof-of-concept.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Since the vendor has not responded or provided a fix, users should consider implementing web application firewalls or input validation controls as temporary mitigations. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates or official patches. Avoid exposing the vulnerable Report API functionality to untrusted users until a fix is released.
CVE-2026-5630: Cross Site Scripting in assafelovic gpt-researcher
Description
CVE-2026-5630 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the assafelovic gpt-researcher product up to version 3. 4. 3. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the Report API component located in backend/server/app. py. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and requires user interaction. Although the issue was reported early to the project, no response or fix has been provided yet. The CVSS 4. 0 base score is 5. 3, indicating a medium severity level.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the assafelovic gpt-researcher software versions 3.4.0 through 3.4.3. The affected code is in an unspecified function within the Report API component of backend/server/app.py. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to client-side code execution when a user interacts with the affected functionality. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and proof-of-concept exploit code is available. The vendor has not yet issued a fix or official response.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability requires user interaction to be exploited and does not require privileges or authentication. The medium CVSS score reflects the moderate risk posed by this vulnerability. No known exploits are reported in the wild beyond the published proof-of-concept.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Since the vendor has not responded or provided a fix, users should consider implementing web application firewalls or input validation controls as temporary mitigations. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates or official patches. Avoid exposing the vulnerable Report API functionality to untrusted users until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-05T19:12:39.573Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d35a0e0a160ebd92890b40
Added to database: 4/6/2026, 7:00:30 AM
Last enriched: 4/13/2026, 3:16:02 PM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:00:30 PM
Views: 52
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