How severe is CVE-2026-5001?

CVE-2026-5001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-5001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5001?

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-2026-5001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16932.

When was CVE-2026-5001 published?

CVE-2026-5001 was published on 2026-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5001

CVE-2026-5001 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16932
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2026-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw has been found in PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. The affected element is the function do_POST of the file backend/server.py. This manipulation causes unrestricted upload. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery. Therefore, version details for affected or updated releases cannot be specified. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5001?: A flaw has been found in PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. The affected element is the function do_POST of the file backend/server.py. This manipulation causes unrestricted upload. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery. Therefore, version details for affected or updated releases cannot be specified. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-5001?: CVE-2026-5001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-5001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5001?: 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-2026-5001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16932.
When was CVE-2026-5001 published?: CVE-2026-5001 was published on 2026-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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