CVE-2025-10236 binary-husky gpt_academic LaTeX File latex_toolbox.py merge_tex_files_ path traversal
Remote attackers can exploit path traversal in the LaTeX file handler to read arbitrary files from the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-10236?
CVE-2025-10236 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in binary-husky gpt_academic, published on 11 Sep 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91. Impacted is the function merge_tex_files_ of the file crazy_functions/latex_fns/latex_toolbox.py of the component LaTeX File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument \input{} leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-10236?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Binary-Husky Gpt Academic.
How do I fix CVE-2025-10236?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-10236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-10236 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-10236 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-cm77-vh4q-vc8p.