CVE-2026-0763 GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2026 Updated 23 Jan 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with root privileges via unsafe deserialization in GPT Academic without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-0763?

CVE-2026-0763 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in GPT Academic, published on 23 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GPT Academic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-27958.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0763?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Binary-Husky Gpt Academic.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0763?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0763 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2026-0763 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0763 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hfvx-hcmp-m6j3.