CVE-2026-5002 Details
Description
A vulnerability has been found in PromtEngineer localGPT up to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. The impacted element is the function _route_using_overviews of the file backend/server.py of the component LLM Prompt Handler. Such manipulation leads to injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A critical prompt injection vulnerability has been identified in PromtEngineer localGPT versions prior to 4d41c7d1713b16b216d8e062e51a5dd88b20b054. The vulnerability resides in the LLM Prompt Handler component, specifically within the '_route_using_overviews' function of 'backend/server.py'. This issue allows remote attackers to inject malicious instructions that are executed by the Large Language Model, potentially leading to unauthorized information extraction, manipulation of AI responses, and bypassing of routing logic. The vulnerability could be exploited to create persistent prompt poisoning effects, disrupt session management, and facilitate corporate espionage activities.
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Assessed Mar 28, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/August829/CVEP/issues/9 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/779122 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/353889 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/353889/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-707 | Improper Neutralization | [email protected] |
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| PromtEngineer localGPT | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Mar 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |