Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in gpt-researcher by Yeranga Mage
CVE-2026-37006

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Yeranga Mage

Status
gpt-researcher
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-37006?

A security flaw exists in the WebSocket endpoint of gpt-researcher versions up to 0.14.7, which can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. By leveraging specially crafted Model Context Protocol configurations, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, posing significant security risks to users and data integrity. This vulnerability emphasizes the necessity for prompt updates and security measures to safeguard the application.

References

http://gpt-researcher.com
https://yerangamage.com/cves/detail/?slug=gptresearcher-w...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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