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CVE-2026-41208

Paperclip Paperclipai remote code execution

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.83%
  1. Published23 Apr 2026

Description

Paperclip is a Node.js server and React UI that orchestrates a team of AI agents to run a business. Versions of @paperclipai/server prior to 2026.416.0 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker with an Agent API key to execute arbitrary OS commands on the Paperclip server host. An attacker with an agent credential can escalate privileges from the agent runtime to the Paperclip server host. The vulnerability occurs because agents are allowed to update their own adapterConfig via the /agents/:id API endpoint. The configuration field adapterConfig.workspaceStrategy.provisionCommand is later executed by the server runtime. As a result, an attacker controlling an agent credential can inject arbitrary shell commands which are executed by the Paperclip server during workspace provisioning. This breaks the intended trust boundary between agent runtime configuration and server host execution, allowing a compromised or malicious agent to escalate privileges and run commands on the host system. This vulnerability allows remote code execution on the server host. @paperclipai/server version 2026.416.0 fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Paperclip Paperclipai< 2026.416.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Paperclip Paperclipai≥ 2026.416.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-41208 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-41208 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.83%.

How severe is CVE-2026-41208?

CVE-2026-41208 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-41208?

Affected products include Paperclip Paperclipai.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41208?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Paperclip Paperclipai 2026.416.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.