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CVE-2026-5631: Code Injection in assafelovic gpt-researcher

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5631cvecve-2026-5631
Published: Mon Apr 06 2026 (04/06/2026, 06:30:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: assafelovic
Product: gpt-researcher

Description

CVE-2026-5631 is a code injection vulnerability in the assafelovic gpt-researcher software versions up to 3. 4. 3. It affects the extract_command_data function in the backend/server/server_utils. py file, specifically in the ws Endpoint component. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the args argument to inject code. The issue has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet responded or provided a fix. The CVSS 4. 0 base score is 6. 9, indicating a medium severity level.

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AILast updated: 04/06/2026, 07:15:33 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in assafelovic gpt-researcher (<= 3.4.3) involves improper handling of the args parameter in the extract_command_data function within the ws Endpoint, leading to code injection. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw by crafting malicious input to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation has been released by the vendor as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server running the vulnerable gpt-researcher versions. This can lead to unauthorized control over the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 6.9 reflects a medium impact with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required.

Mitigation Recommendations

As of now, no official fix or patch is available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and consider implementing compensating controls such as restricting network access to the ws Endpoint or using application-layer firewalls to detect and block malicious input. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-05T19:12:42.697Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d35a0e0a160ebd92890b47

Added to database: 4/6/2026, 7:00:30 AM

Last enriched: 4/6/2026, 7:15:33 AM

Last updated: 4/6/2026, 8:10:05 AM

Views: 5

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