CVE-2024-12390

Name: CVE-2024-12390
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-20T10:15:28.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12390 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution. The application supports the extraction of user-provided RAR files without proper validation. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in binary-husky/gpt_academic version git 310122f allows for remote code execution. The application supports the extraction of user-provided RAR files without proper validation. The Python rarfile module, which supports symlinks, can be exploited to perform arbitrary file writes. This can lead to remote code execution by writing to sensitive files such as SSH keys, crontab files, or the application's own code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

8.8/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Binary-Husky	Gpt Academic	2024-10-15

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/1add2b26-460d-4aa5-8fda-ab045d153177Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12390?

How severe is CVE-2024-12390?

CVE-2024-12390 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12390?

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Source: NVD / NIST