CVE-2026-5631 assafelovic gpt-researcher ws Endpoint server_utils.py extract_command_data code injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the ws Endpoint in gpt-researcher due to unsafe handling of command data arguments.
- 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-2026-5631?
CVE-2026-5631 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in assafelovic gpt-researcher, published on 6 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This affects the function extract_command_data of the file backend/server/server_utils.py of the component ws Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument args leads to code injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5631?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5631?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5631 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-5631 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5631 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2q6q-x2rq-67q4.