CVE-2026-5632 assafelovic gpt-researcher HTTP REST API Endpoint missing authentication
Attackers can access the HTTP REST API without authentication, allowing unauthorized data access or modification in gpt-researcher.
- 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-2026-5632?
CVE-2026-5632 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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 was found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component HTTP REST API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could 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-2026-5632?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5632?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5632 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-5632 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5632 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w624-2cff-x5w8.