CVE-2026-26217
CVE-2026-26217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kidocode Crawl4ai with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- CVSS v4: 9.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-6727
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Kidocode Crawl4ai
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Crawl4AI versions prior to 0.8.0 contain a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Docker API deployment. The /execute_js, /screenshot, /pdf, and /html endpoints accept file:// URLs, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. An attacker can access sensitive files such as /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, application configuration files, and environment variables via /proc/self/environ, potentially exposing credentials, API keys, and internal application structure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-26217?
- Crawl4AI versions prior to 0.8.0 contain a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Docker API deployment. The /execute_js, /screenshot, /pdf, and /html endpoints accept file:// URLs, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. An attacker can access sensitive files such as /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, application configuration files, and environment variables via /proc/self/environ, potentially exposing credentials, API keys, and internal application structure.
- How severe is CVE-2026-26217?
- CVE-2026-26217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-26217 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-26217?
- CVE-2026-26217 affects Kidocode Crawl4ai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-26217?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-26217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-26217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6727.
- When was CVE-2026-26217 published?
- CVE-2026-26217 was published on 2026-02-12 and last updated on 2026-07-14.
References
- https://github.com/unclecode/crawl4ai/blob/main/docs/blog/release-v0.8.0.md
- https://github.com/unclecode/crawl4ai/security/advisories/GHSA-vx9w-5cx4-9796
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/crawl4ai-docker-api-local-file-inclusion-via-file-url-handling
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kidocode:crawl4ai:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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