CVE-2024-5936: An open redirect vulnerability exists in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 due to improper handling of the 'f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5936?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-5936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5936 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-5936 affect?

CVE-2024-5936 affects privategpt. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An open redirect vulnerability exists in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 due to improper handling of the 'file' parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to a URL specified by user-controlled input without proper v

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5936?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-5936 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting privategpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An open redirect vulnerability exists in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 due to improper handling of the 'file' parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to a URL specified by user-controlled input without proper validation or sanitization. The impact of this vulnerability includes potential phishing attacks, malware distribution, and credential theft.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	30.1% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2024-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: pribai

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-27 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pribai privategpt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy privategpt || rpm -q privategpt || privategpt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison privategpt sudo apt install privategpt=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold privategpt

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

dnf --showduplicates list privategpt sudo dnf downgrade privategpt-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add privategpt

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: PrivateGPT < 0.5.0 - Open Redirect

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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-2024-5936?

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

Is CVE-2024-5936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5936 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-2024-5936 affect?

CVE-2024-5936 affects privategpt. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An open redirect vulnerability exists in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 due to improper handling of the 'file' parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to a URL specified by user-controlled input without proper v

How urgent is CVE-2024-5936?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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