Gradio uses insecure communication between the FRP client and server
Impact
What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?
This vulnerability involves insecure communication between the FRP (Fast Reverse Proxy) client and server when Gradio's share=True option is used. HTTPS is not enforced on the connection, allowing attackers to intercept and read files uploaded to the Gradio server, as well as modify responses or data sent between the client and server. This impacts users who are sharing Gradio demos publicly over the internet using share=True without proper encryption, exposing sensitive data to potential eavesdroppers.
Patches
Yes, please upgrade to gradio>=5 to address this issue.
Workarounds
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
As a workaround, users can avoid using share=True in production environments and instead host their Gradio applications on servers with HTTPS enabled to ensure secure communication.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | gradio | < 5.0.0 | 5.0.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-311- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
gradio- Disclosed
- 10.10.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2024-219 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-279j-x4gx-hfrh - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: gradio
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 51
- First → latest
- 12.2021 07.2026
- Without a fix
- 13
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 5
- High 19
- Medium 22
- Low 5
Disclosures per year
- 2021: 1
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 5
- 2024: 28
- 2025: 9
- 2026: 7
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