How severe is CVE-2026-5625?

CVE-2026-5625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-5625 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5625?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-5625 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5625 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19178.

When was CVE-2026-5625 published?

CVE-2026-5625 was published on 2026-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5625

CVE-2026-5625 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-19178
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weakness has been identified in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file gpt_researcher/skills/researcher.py of the component WebSocket Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument task can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5625?: A weakness has been identified in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file gpt_researcher/skills/researcher.py of the component WebSocket Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument task can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
How severe is CVE-2026-5625?: CVE-2026-5625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-5625 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5625?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5625 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5625 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19178.
When was CVE-2026-5625 published?: CVE-2026-5625 was published on 2026-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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