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)
Openai Operator
1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Logic Error
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0059 4.4/10OpenAI's Operator scored 38% on real computer tasks — and panics instead of recovering from errors
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Gemini Cli | Openai Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 3 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Logic Error |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gemini Cli or Openai Operator more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Gemini Cli has 3 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10). Openai Operator shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Gemini Cli and Openai Operator failures?
Gemini Cli's most common failure mode is security vulnerability, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via logic error. Gemini Cli has 3 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.