CVE-2026-5632
CVE-2026-5632 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- CVSS v4: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-19188
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component HTTP REST API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5632?
- A vulnerability was found in assafelovic gpt-researcher up to 3.4.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component HTTP REST API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5632?
- CVE-2026-5632 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-2026-5632 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-5632?
- 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-2026-5632 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-5632 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19188.
- When was CVE-2026-5632 published?
- CVE-2026-5632 was published on 2026-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher/
- https://github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher/issues/1695
- https://vuldb.com/submit/785874
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/355420
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/355420/cti
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