PatchTheCVECVE-2026-73032: PapersGPT for Zotero 0.6.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arb
CVE-2026-73032 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PapersGPT for Zotero 0.6.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript by returning malicious code from an LLM endpoint that is passed unsanitized to window.eval() in views.ts. Attackers can exploit this through prompt injection in PDFs, MITM interception of API requests, or a malicious custom LLM endpoint to execute arbitrary code in Zotero's chrome-privileged context, enabling file read/w
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.6 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2026-73032?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-73032 being exploited?
CVE-2026-73032 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-2026-73032 affect?
CVE-2026-73032 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). PapersGPT for Zotero 0.6.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript by returning malicious code from an LLM endpoint that is passed unsanitized to window.eval() in views.ts. Attack
How urgent is CVE-2026-73032?
Priority 48/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept