Who can exploit this vulnerability?

Any authenticated user who can create or modify graphs that are executed by the AutoGPT backend could potentially exploit this issue. No elevated administrative privileges are strictly required beyond the ability to design or submit workflows.

Does exploitation require direct access to the development block endpoint?

No. The core problem is that the disabled BlockInstallationBlock can be used as a node in a graph, bypassing the check that is applied only to its direct execution endpoint. Attackers exploit the graph execution path, not the endpoint.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

Centralize authorization and enforcement of disabled or restricted components in the graph orchestration layer. Ensure that any execution path (endpoint, graph node, scheduled job) consults the same, authoritative policy when deciding whether a block may run.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

Improper Authorization on Disabled Development Block (CWE-285) in AutoGPT Graph Execution

CVE-2026-26020

Published:

Feb 12, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Authorization / Access Control

CWE:

CWE-285

Impact:

Remote Code Execution by Authenticated Users

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Authorization / Access Control

CWE:

CWE-285

Impact:

Remote Code Execution by Authenticated Users

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Improper Authorization on Disabled Development Block (CWE-285) in AutoGPT Graph Execution

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

CRITICAL RISK

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