CVE-2026-41679

Description

Paperclip is a Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates a team of AI agents to run a business. Prior to version 2026.416.0, an unauthenticated attacker can achieve full remote code execution on any network-accessible Paperclip instance running in `authenticated` mode with default configuration. No user interaction, no credentials, just the target's address. The chain consists of six API calls. The attack is fully automated, requires no user interaction, and works against the default deployment configuration. Version 2026.416.0 patches the issue.

CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0052

Probability of exploitation

0.67%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

CWE-1188 CWE-1188

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
paperclip	paperclipai	< 2026.416.0
paperclip	paperclipai\/server	< 2026.416.0

References

Exploits

https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/security/advisories/GHSA-68qg-g8mg-6pr7 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/security/advisories/GHSA-68qg-g8mg-6pr7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41679? +

Paperclip is a Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates a team of AI agents to run a business. Prior to version 2026.416.0, an unauthenticated attacker can achieve full remote code execution on any network-accessible Paperclip instance running in `authenticated` mode with default configuration. No user interaction, no credentials, just the target's address. The chain consists of six API calls. The attack is fully automated, requires no user interaction, and works against the default deployment configuration. Version 2026.416.0 patches the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-41679? +

CVE-2026-41679 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0052, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41679? +

CVE-2026-41679 affects products from paperclip, specifically: paperclipai, paperclipai\/server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41679? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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