What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11037?

CVE-2024-11037 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Gpt Academic are affected by CVE-2024-11037?

CVE-2024-11037 presents notable security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-11037?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-11037. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-11037?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Gpt Academic CVE-2024-11037

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

Microsoft Path Traversal Gpt Academic Windows

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jul 31, 2025 - 14:51 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A path traversal vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic at commit 679352d, which allows an attacker to bypass the blocked_paths protection and read the config.py file containing sensitive information such as the OpenAI API key. This vulnerability is exploitable on Windows operating systems by accessing a specific URL that includes the absolute path of the project.

AnalysisAI

A path traversal vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic at commit 679352d, which allows an attacker to bypass the blocked_paths protection and read the config.py file containing sensitive. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A path traversal vulnerability exists in binary-husky/gpt_academic at commit 679352d, which allows an attacker to bypass the blocked_paths protection and read the config.py file containing sensitive information such as the OpenAI API key. This vulnerability is exploitable on Windows operating systems by accessing a specific URL that includes the absolute path of the project. Affected products include: Binary-Husky Gpt Academic.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.