CVE-2024-12390: A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-12390 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.

A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution. The application supports the extraction of user-provided RAR files without proper validation. The Python rarfile module, which supports symlinks, can be exploited to perform arbitrary file writes. This can lead to remote code execution by writing to sensitive files such as SSH keys, crontab files, or the application's own code.

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	1.7% (top 24%)
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 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

binary-husky gpt academic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2024-10-15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2024-10-15

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 2024-10-15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpt-academic sudo apt install gpt-academic=<VERSION_BEFORE_2024-10-15> 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_2024-10-15> 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12390?

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

Is CVE-2024-12390 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12390 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-2024-12390 affect?

CVE-2024-12390 affects gpt academic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution. The application supports the extraction of user-provided RAR files without proper validation. The Python rarfile module, which supports symli

How urgent is CVE-2024-12390?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

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