CVE-2024-12390: gpt academic — Exploit

Description

A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution. The application supports the extraction of user-provided RAR files without proper validation. The Python rarfile module, which supports symlinks, can be exploited to perform arbitrary file writes. This can lead to remote code execution by writing to sensitive files such as SSH keys, crontab files, or the application's own code.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
binary-husky	gpt_academic	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/1add2b26-460d-4aa5-8fda-ab045d153177

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12390? +

A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution. The application supports the extraction of user-provided RAR files without proper validation. The Python rarfile module, which supports symlinks, can be exploited to perform arbitrary file writes. This can lead to remote code execution by writing to sensitive files such as SSH keys, crontab files, or the application's own code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12390? +

CVE-2024-12390 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12390? +

CVE-2024-12390 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-2024-12390? +

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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