An open redirect vulnerability exists in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 due to improper handling of the 'file' parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to a URL specified by user-controlled input without proper validation or sanitization. The impact of this vulnerability includes potential phishing attacks, malware distribution, and credential theft.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5936
• https://huntr.com/bounties/43f05c1e-d7b8-45e2-b1fe-48faf1e3a48d