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
Gemini Cli
3
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
3
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
1
Scope Explosion
1
Destructive Action
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0027 10/10Gemini CLI silently executed arbitrary code from an untrusted repo (CVE-2026-12537, CVSS 10.0)
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Cline | Gemini Cli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 1 | 3 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Security Vulnerability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cline or Gemini Cli more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Cline has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Gemini Cli has 3 (avg severity 10.0/10). Both agents show similar reliability profiles.
What are the main differences between Cline and Gemini Cli failures?
Cline's most common failure mode is security vulnerability, while Gemini Cli most commonly fails via security vulnerability. Cline has 1 critical incidents vs Gemini Cli's 3.