CVE-2024-10986: GPT Academic version 3.83 is vulnerable to a Local File Read (LFI) vulnerability through its HotReload functio

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-10986 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gpt academic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GPT Academic version 3.83 is vulnerable to a Local File Read (LFI) vulnerability through its HotReload function. This function can download and extract tar.gz files from arxiv.org. Despite implementing protections against path traversal, the application overlooks the Tarslip triggered by symlinks. This oversight allows attackers to read arbitrary local files from the victim server.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: binary-husky

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

binary-husky gpt academic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.83

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.83

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpt-academic || rpm -q gpt-academic || gpt-academic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.83 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpt-academic sudo apt install gpt-academic=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.83> sudo apt-mark hold gpt-academic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gpt-academic sudo dnf downgrade gpt-academic-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.83> sudo dnf versionlock add gpt-academic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10986?

gpt academic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10986 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10986 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10986 affect?

CVE-2024-10986 affects gpt academic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GPT Academic version 3.83 is vulnerable to a Local File Read (LFI) vulnerability through its HotReload function. This function can download and extract tar.gz files from arxiv.org. Despite implementing protections against path traversal, th

How urgent is CVE-2024-10986?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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