Deserialization RCE in GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func

Publication date: 2026-01-23

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description

GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GPT Academic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-27958.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-01-23

Last Modified

2026-02-18

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-01-23

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-0763

EUVD

EUVD-2026-4463

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
binary-husky	gpt_academic	3.91

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-502	The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func function of GPT Academic. It occurs because the function improperly validates user-supplied data, leading to deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on affected systems without needing authentication. [1]

Impact Analysis

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code with root privileges on your system running GPT Academic. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your system, potentially leading to full system takeover without requiring any authentication or user interaction. [1]

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