Which versions of Gpt Academic are affected by CVE-2025-10236?

Organizations using binary-husky gpt_academic should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-10236, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. This could allow unauthorized file access.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-10236?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-10236. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-10236?

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

Gpt Academic CVE-2025-10236

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-10236?

CVE-2025-10236 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

LOW

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-09-11 cna@vuldb.com

Path Traversal Gpt Academic Binary Husky

2.1

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

MEDIUM LOW

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

5.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Oct 31, 2025 - 14:39 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 11, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91. Impacted is the function merge_tex_files_ of the file crazy_functions/latex_fns/latex_toolbox.py of the component LaTeX File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument \input{} leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), 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 vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91. Impacted is the function merge_tex_files_ of the file crazy_functions/latex_fns/latex_toolbox.py of the component LaTeX File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument \input{} leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Affected products include: Binary-Husky Gpt Academic. Version information: up to 3.91..

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.