CVE-2024-10956
GPT Academy WebSocket Hijacking Vulnerability
Description
GPT Academy version 3.83 in the binary-husky/gpt_academic repository is vulnerable to Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH). This vulnerability allows an attacker to hijack an existing WebSocket connection between the victim's browser and the server, enabling unauthorized actions such as deleting conversation history without the victim's consent. The issue arises due to insufficient WebSocket authentication and lack of origin validation.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 15, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Verify WebSocket authentication mechanisms.
- Implement origin validation for WebSocket connections.
- Update the GPT Academy application.
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| https://huntr.com/bounties/0f8403ad-5f60-4eb9-9f51-8fbd2e41eda4 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-346 Removed CWE CWE-284 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-346 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:binary-husky:gpt_academic:3.83:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type huntr.dev: https://huntr.com/bounties/0f8403ad-5f60-4eb9-9f51-8fbd2e41eda4 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GPT Academy version 3.83 in the binary-husky/gpt_academic repository is vulnerable to Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH). This vulnerability allows an attacker to hijack an existing WebSocket connection between the victim's browser and the server, enabling unauthorized actions such as deleting conversation history without the victim's consent. The issue arises due to insufficient WebSocket authentication and lack of origin validation. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-284 Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/0f8403ad-5f60-4eb9-9f51-8fbd2e41eda4