Path Traversal Vulnerability in gpt_academic by binary-husky
CVE-2025-10236

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Binary-husky

Status
Gpt Academic
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-10236?

A security flaw has been identified in the gpt_academic product by binary-husky, specifically in the merge_tex_files_ function of the LaTeX File Handler. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate input arguments, which can lead to unauthorized access to files through path traversal. As this vulnerability can be exploited remotely, it poses a significant risk to users. Although the vendor was notified of the issue, there has been no response regarding mitigation efforts.

Affected Version(s)

gpt_academic 3.0

gpt_academic 3.1

gpt_academic 3.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-10236 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.323505
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.323505
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.640977
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

d3do (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-10236 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in gpt_academic by binary-husky