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GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2026

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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Remediation

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner zdi
Published Jan 23, 2026
Updated Jan 23, 2026
Reserved Jan 8, 2026
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated Jan 23, 2026
NVD
Status Analyzed
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a