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CVE-2026-37007 crewAIInc CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-27T20:17:41.557Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-37007 is a critical vulnerability in FileWriterTool within crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier. It allows a remote attacker to achieve code execution via malicious path traversal sequences in the filename argument. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is classified as CRITICAL. Users of crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk. This includes verifying the version in use, upgrading to a patched version if available, and implementing additional security measures such as input validation and monitoring for suspicious activity. Immediate attention is required due to the critical CVSS score of 9.8. Verify if crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier is in use and consider upgrading to a patched version if available.
- Vendor
- crewAIInc
- Product
- crewai-tools
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-27
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-01
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-27
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-01
Who should care
Users of crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk. This includes verifying the version in use, upgrading to a patched version if available, and implementing additional security measures such as input validation and monitoring for suspicious activity.
Technical summary
CVE-2026-37007 is a critical vulnerability in FileWriterTool within crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier. It allows a remote attacker to achieve code execution via malicious path traversal sequences in the filename argument. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is classified as CRITICAL.
Defensive priority
Immediate attention is required due to the critical CVSS score of 9.8. Verify if crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier is in use and consider upgrading to a patched version if available.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify if crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier is in use.
- Consider upgrading to a patched version if available.
- Implement input validation and sanitization for filename arguments.
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attacks.
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-37007 record indicates a critical vulnerability in FileWriterTool within crewai-tools version 1.10.2rc1 or earlier, allowing remote code execution via path traversal sequences. Official sources include the CVE Program and NVD.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-37007 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-37007
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-37007 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-37007
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/crewAIInc/crewAI/commit/713fa7d
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.