CVE-2026-77087: Paperclip before 0.3.1 Remote Code Execution via DNS Rebinding

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.6 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-08-21 · updated 2026-10-15
Weakness: CWE-862

Description

Paperclip before 0.3.1 in default local_trusted mode fails to validate Host headers, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands via DNS rebinding. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a developer running Paperclip locally, uses DNS rebinding to make authenticated API requests and execute commands through the process adapter.

Affected products

paperclipai paperclip: before 0.3.1 — fixed in 0.3.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: paperclipai paperclip 0.3.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/security/advisories/GHSA-x8hx-rhr2-9rf7
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/paperclip-before-remote-code-execution-via-dns-rebinding
https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/security/advisories/GHSA-x8hx-rhr2-9rf7

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