GPT Researcher MCP STDIO configuration allows remote command execution
An issue in Open Source GPT Researcher v3.3.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim system via user interaction with a crafted HTML page.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | gpt-researcher | >= 0.14.5, <= 0.14.7 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-65720
- https://github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher
- https://www.ox.security/blog/gpt-researcher-remote-code-execution
- https://www.ox.security/blog/mcp-supply-chain-advisory-rce-vulnerabilities-across-the-ai-ecosystem
- https://pypi.org/project/gpt-researcher
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8j86-h8gg-797p
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-77- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
gpt-researcher- Disclosed
- 16.07.2026
- Updated
- 15.10.2026 18:17
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-4219 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-8j86-h8gg-797p - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: gpt-researcher
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