Server-Side Request Forgery in assafelovic gpt-researcher Product
CVE-2026-5633

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Assafelovic

Status
Gpt-researcher
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-5633?

A vulnerability has been identified in the assafelovic gpt-researcher, specifically in the ws Endpoint component. By manipulating the argument source_urls, an attacker can execute a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack. This flaw can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized actions on the server. The issue has been publicly disclosed, and while the project team was notified through an issue report, they have yet to respond or implement a fix.

Affected Version(s)

gpt-researcher 3.4.0

gpt-researcher 3.4.1

gpt-researcher 3.4.2

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-2026-5633 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/355421
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355421/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/785876
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
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

Yu-Bao (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.