Claude Code
4
Incidents
6.8
Avg Severity
1
Critical
2
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
2
Destructive Action
1
Hallucination
1
Cursor
2
Incidents
3.8
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Infinite Loop
1
Scope Explosion
1
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Claude Code | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 4 | 2 |
| Avg Severity | 6.8/10 | 3.8/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 1 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Infinite Loop |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Code or Cursor more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Claude Code has 4 documented failures (avg severity 6.8/10) while Cursor has 2 (avg severity 3.8/10). Cursor shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Claude Code and Cursor failures?
Claude Code's most common failure mode is security vulnerability, while Cursor most commonly fails via infinite loop. Claude Code has 1 critical incidents vs Cursor's 0.