CVE-2026-5625 assafelovic gpt-researcher WebSocket researcher.py cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting via the WebSocket interface in gpt-researcher, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-5625?
CVE-2026-5625 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in assafelovic gpt-researcher, published on 6 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file gpt_researcher/skills/researcher.py of the component WebSocket Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument task can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5625?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5625?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5625 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-5625 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5625 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v4r-x2jq-w7jg.