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CVE-2026-26216

Crawl4AI < 0.8.0 Docker API Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Hooks Parameter

Exploitation reported by one source. First attested on 2026-10-07 by GCVE · previdian.

  • Published2026-02-12
  • Fixed in0.8.0
  • WeaknessCWE-94

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Description

Crawl4AI versions prior to 0.8.0 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Docker API deployment. The /crawl endpoint accepts a hooks parameter containing Python code that is executed using exec(). The __import__ builtin was included in the allowed builtins, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to import arbitrary modules and execute system commands. Successful exploitation allows full server compromise, including arbitrary command execution, file read and write access, sensitive data exfiltration, and lateral movement within internal networks.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2026-02-1215:31CVE publishedCNA
  2. 2026-02-1216:16CVE publishedNVD
  3. 2026-10-0716:59Listed as exploited by GCVEGCVE
  4. 2026-10-0716:59Exploitation first reportedGCVE

Versions per branch

NVD · OSV
Kidocode crawl4ai
BranchAffectedFixed in
0.8< 0.8.00.8.0

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Products declared by the CNA1 product

As VulnCheck, the CNA that assigned this CVE, declared them in the CVE record; versions as written.

Source: the CNA record (CVE Program), © The MITRE Corporation,CVE Terms of UseCVE recordupdated 2026-10-08

Fix

  1. Update Kidocode crawl4ai to 0.8.0

Advisories and patches

Detection

read 2026-11-01 01:02 UTC
Nuclei template
available
ProjectDiscovery
Exploit-DB
no entry
Exploit-DB
Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 4.0 vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Published
2026-02-12
Last Modified
2026-10-08
NVD status
Analyzed
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-5882-5rx9-xgxp

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26216?

Crawl4AI versions prior to 0.8.0 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Docker API deployment. The /crawl endpoint accepts a hooks parameter containing Python code that is executed using exec(). The __import__ builtin was included in the allowed builtins, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to import arbitrary modules and execute system commands. Successful exploitation allows full server compromise, including arbitrary command execution, file read and write access, sensitive data exfiltration, and lateral movement within internal networks.

Is CVE-2026-26216 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-26216 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 6.3% on 2026-11-08, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-26216?

CVE-2026-26216 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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