CVE-2024-10101: gpt academic XSS — Exploit

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic version 3.83. The vulnerability occurs at the /file endpoint, which renders HTML files. Malicious HTML files containing XSS payloads can be uploaded and stored in the backend, leading to the execution of the payload in the victim's browser when the file is accessed. This can result in the theft of session cookies or other sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
binary-husky	gpt_academic	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/0436d96a-a2c4-4ca5-9f3c-fd68eb74d2cb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10101? +

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic version 3.83. The vulnerability occurs at the /file endpoint, which renders HTML files. Malicious HTML files containing XSS payloads can be uploaded and stored in the backend, leading to the execution of the payload in the victim's browser when the file is accessed. This can result in the theft of session cookies or other sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-10101? +

CVE-2024-10101 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10101? +

CVE-2024-10101 affects products from binary-husky, specifically: gpt_academic. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10101? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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