PatchTheCVECVE-2025-10236: A vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91
CVE-2025-10236 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting gpt academic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91. Impacted is the function merge_tex_files_ of the file crazy_functions/latex_fns/latex_toolbox.py of the component LaTeX File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument \input{} leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in a
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2025-09-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-10236?
gpt academic: upgrade to newer than 3.91. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-10236 being exploited?
CVE-2025-10236 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-2025-10236 affect?
CVE-2025-10236 affects gpt academic. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability has been found in binary-husky gpt_academic up to 3.91. Impacted is the function merge_tex_files_ of the file crazy_functions/latex_fns/latex_toolbox.py of the component LaTeX File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument
How urgent is CVE-2025-10236?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference
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