CVE-2023-33979

gpt_academic's Configuration File vulnerable to File Information Disclosure

Description

gpt_academic provides a graphical interface for ChatGPT/GLM. A vulnerability was found in gpt_academic 3.37 and prior. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation of the argument file leads to information disclosure. Since no sensitive files are configured to be off-limits, sensitive information files in some working directories can be read through the `/file` route, leading to sensitive information leakage. This affects users that uses file configurations via `config.py`, `config_private.py`, `Dockerfile`. A patch is available at commit 1dcc2873d2168ad2d3d70afcb453ac1695fbdf02. As a workaround, one may use environment variables instead of `config*.py` files to configure this project, or use docker-compose installation to configure this project.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: binary-husky gpt_academic
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/binary-husky/gpt_academic/security/advisories/GHSA-pg65-p24m-wf5g patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/binary-husky/gpt_academic/commit/1dcc2873d2168ad2d3d70afcb453ac1695fbdf02 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33979?
CVE-2023-33979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33979?
To fix CVE-2023-33979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-33979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-33979?
CVE-2023-33979 affects binary-husky gpt_academic.
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