CVE-2026-56260: Crawl4AI - Arbitrary File Write via output_path Parameter

Published Jul 12, 2026
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Updated

Crawl4AI before 0.8.7 contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the Docker API server's /screenshot and /pdf endpoints. The outputpath parameter accepts arbitrary filesystem paths without validation, allowing an attacker to supply absolute or path-traversal values to write to any location writable by the application's user, overwriting server files and causing denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Crawl4AI Crawl4AI<0.8.7
Kidocode Crawl4ai<0.8.7

Event History

Jul 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-56260?

CVE-2026-56260 has a severity rating of high with a score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-56260?

To fix CVE-2026-56260, update to Crawl4AI version 0.8.7 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What does CVE-2026-56260 exploit?

CVE-2026-56260 exploits the arbitrary file write vulnerability in the Crawl4AI Docker API's /screenshot and /pdf endpoints.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-56260 have on my system?

CVE-2026-56260 allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem, which can lead to data compromise or system compromise.

5

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2026-56260?

The attack vectors for CVE-2026-56260 involve sending crafted requests to the affected API endpoints with malicious output_path parameters.

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