CVE-2026-26216

Name: CVE-2026-26216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-12T16:16:17.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-26216 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. 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(). EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kidocode	Crawl4ai	< 0.8.0

References

https://github.com/unclecode/crawl4ai/blob/main/docs/blog/release-v0.8.0.mdRelease Notes
https://github.com/unclecode/crawl4ai/security/advisories/GHSA-5882-5rx9-xgxpMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/crawl4ai-docker-api-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-via-hooks-parameterThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26216?

How severe is CVE-2026-26216?

CVE-2026-26216 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26216?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST