CVE-2026-5001 PromtEngineer localGPT server.py do_POST unrestricted upload
Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files via the do_POST function in localGPT, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2026-5001?
CVE-2026-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in PromtEngineer localGPT, published on 28 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. The affected element is the function do_POST of the file backend/server.py. This manipulation causes unrestricted upload. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery. Therefore, version details for affected or updated releases cannot be specified. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5001?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-5001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m73g-4qvw-9rwm.