CVE-2024-7962: An arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240628 due to insufficient

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-7962 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting chuanhuchatgpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240628 due to insufficient validation when loading prompt template files. An attacker can read any file that matches specific criteria using an absolute path. The file must not have a .json extension and, except for the first line, every other line must contain commas. This vulnerability allows reading parts of format-compliant files, including code and log files,

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-29, CWE-22
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gaizhenbiao chuanhuchatgpt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20240628

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20240628

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20240628 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison chuanhuchatgpt sudo apt install chuanhuchatgpt=<VERSION_BEFORE_20240628> sudo apt-mark hold chuanhuchatgpt

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

dnf --showduplicates list chuanhuchatgpt sudo dnf downgrade chuanhuchatgpt-<VERSION_BEFORE_20240628> sudo dnf versionlock add chuanhuchatgpt

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-2024-7962?

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

Is CVE-2024-7962 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7962 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-2024-7962 affect?

CVE-2024-7962 affects chuanhuchatgpt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240628 due to insufficient validation when loading prompt template files. An attacker can read any file that matches specific criteria using an absolute pat

How urgent is CVE-2024-7962?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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