What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12388?

CVE-2024-12388 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:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Gpt Academic are affected by CVE-2024-12388?

Organizations using binary-husky/gpt_academic should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-12388 rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-12388?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-12388. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-12388?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running binary-husky/gpt_academic and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Gpt Academic CVE-2024-12388

MEDIUM

Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity (ReDoS) (CWE-1333)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

Denial Of Service Gpt Academic

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:N/I:N/A:H

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:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Oct 15, 2025 - 13:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version 310122f allows for a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attack. The application uses a regular expression to parse user input, which can take polynomial time to match certain crafted inputs. This allows an attacker to send a small malicious payload to the server, causing it to become unresponsive and unable to handle any requests from other users.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version 310122f allows for a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attack. 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 under CWE-1333. A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version 310122f allows for a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attack. The application uses a regular expression to parse user input, which can take polynomial time to match certain crafted inputs. This allows an attacker to send a small malicious payload to the server, causing it to become unresponsive and unable to handle any requests from other users. Affected products include: Binary-Husky Gpt Academic. Version information: version 310122.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.