CVE-2026-42601 Details
Description
ArchiveBox is an open source self-hosted web archiving system. In versions 0.8.6rc0 and prior, the /add/ endpoint (AddView in core/views.py) accepts a config JSON field that gets merged into the crawl config without validation. This config is exported as environment variables when archive plugins run, allowing injection of arbitrary tool arguments to achieve RCE. At time of publication, there are no publicly available patches.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in ArchiveBox versions through 0.8.6rc0. The issue arises in the '/add/' endpoint, where a config JSON field is merged into the crawl configuration without proper validation. This unvalidated config is then exported as environment variables when archive plugins are executed, allowing the injection of arbitrary tool arguments that can lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it can be exploited without authentication when 'PUBLIC_ADD_VIEW' is set to true, which is common for bookmarklet usage.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ArchiveBox/ArchiveBox/security/advisories/GHSA-3h23-7824-pj8r | CISA-ADP | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/ArchiveBox/ArchiveBox/security/advisories/GHSA-3h23-7824-pj8r | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-88 | Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| archivebox archivebox | < 0.8.6 0.8.6 rc0 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |