Vulnerability · Published Apr 23, 2026 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2026-41679Paperclip Vulnerable to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Import Authorization Bypass
Critical 10.0
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in paperclip from paperclipai. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 31.7% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official 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.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | @paperclipai/server | 2026.410.0 | GHSA-68qg-g8mg-6pr7 |
| npm | paperclipai | 2026.410.0 | GHSA-68qg-g8mg-6pr7 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| paperclipai | paperclip | < 2026.410.0 |
| paperclipai | @paperclipai/server | < 2026.410.0 |
Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-862, CWE-1188 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/security/advisories/GHSA-68qg-g8mg-6pr7 x_refsource_CONFIRM