CVE-2024-10948 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-10948: Arbitrary File Read via Upload Function in binary-husky/gpt_academic

Vendor Binary-Husky
Product binary-husky/gpt_academic
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published March 20, 2025
Last update March 20, 2025

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability in the upload function of binary-husky/gpt_academic allows any user to read arbitrary files on the system, including sensitive files such as `config.py`. This issue affects the latest version of the product. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by intercepting the websocket request during file upload and replacing the file path with the path of the file they wish to read. The server then copies the file to the `private_upload` folder and provides the path to the copied file, which can be accessed via a GET request. This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive system files, potentially including credentials, configuration files, or sensitive user data.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 20, 2025 CVE published
March 20, 2025 Record updated