CVE-2024-12389

CVE-2024-12389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Binary-husky Gpt Academic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-29.

Key facts

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f. The application supports the extraction of user-provided 7z files without proper validation. The Python py7zr package used for extraction does not guarantee that files will remain within the intended extraction directory. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary file writes, which can lead to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12389?
A path traversal vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f. The application supports the extraction of user-provided 7z files without proper validation. The Python py7zr package used for extraction does not guarantee that files will remain within the intended extraction directory. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary file writes, which can lead to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-12389?
CVE-2024-12389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-12389 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12389?
CVE-2024-12389 affects Binary-husky Gpt Academic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12389?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-12389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-12389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7018.
When was CVE-2024-12389 published?
CVE-2024-12389 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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