CVE-2026-2285: CrewAI contains a arbitrary local file read vulnerability in the JSON loader tool that reads files without pat

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-2285 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting crewai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CrewAI contains a arbitrary local file read vulnerability in the JSON loader tool that reads files without path validation, enabling access to files on the server.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: crewai

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-30 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

crewai crewai DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crewai || rpm -q crewai || crewai --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crewai sudo apt install crewai=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold crewai

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list crewai sudo dnf downgrade crewai-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add crewai

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-2285?

crewai: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2285 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2285 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-2285 affect?

CVE-2026-2285 affects crewai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). CrewAI contains a arbitrary local file read vulnerability in the JSON loader tool that reads files without path validation, enabling access to files on the server.

How urgent is CVE-2026-2285?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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