Advisory Details

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.

08/27/25 – ZDI submitted the report to the vendor
09/24/25 – ZDI asked for updates
10/22/25 – ZDI asked for updates
12/10/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product

• 2025-08-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2026-01-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2026-01-09 - Advisory Updated