CVE-2026-0763: GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerabil

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-0763 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gpt academic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GPT Academic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which c

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2026-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · 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

2026-01-23 04:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

binary-husky gpt academic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.91

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.91

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 3.91 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpt-academic sudo apt install gpt-academic=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.91> 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_3.91> 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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · proftpd · FIXED · 1.3.9e-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-fcb0a25c2f · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-fcb0a25c2f

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-0763?

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

Is CVE-2026-0763 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0763 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-2026-0763 affect?

CVE-2026-0763 affects gpt academic. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GPT Academic run_in_subprocess_wrapper_func Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GPT Academic. Authenticatio

How urgent is CVE-2026-0763?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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