Cline
1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0030 10/10Clinejection: an AI issue-triage workflow enabled arbitrary code execution on the CI runner
Cursor
5
Incidents
6.1
Avg Severity
2
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
1
Destructive Action
1
Infinite Loop
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0029 10/10Malicious cloned repository triggered code execution in Cursor on Windows
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Cline | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 1 | 2 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Security Vulnerability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cline or Cursor more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Cline has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Cursor has 5 (avg severity 6.1/10). Cursor shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Cline and Cursor failures?
Cline's most common failure mode is security vulnerability, while Cursor most commonly fails via security vulnerability. Cline has 1 critical incidents vs Cursor's 2.