CRE-2025-0169: AutoGPT Agent Runaway Loop Detection #147
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@piyzard thanks for submitting the rule! if you don't mind could you please share the test repo with me aswell as right now the repo link is pointing to the actual cre repo and it's giving 404. Here's me username: amanycodes |
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Oct 30, 2025
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Hi @piyzard mostly LGTM just wanted to mention that the test logs contain all the 6 issues you mentioned but the regex pattern only covers 2 cases:
- regex: 'REASONING.*I need to.*research'
count: 3
- regex: 'REASONING.*I should.*research'
count: 2
why is that?
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closes #129
/claim #129
🎯 Overview
This PR introduces a comprehensive detection rule for AutoGPT Agent Runaway Loop Execution - addressing critical silent failures where agents get stuck in endless planning/research cycles without making meaningful progress. The rule identifies repetitive reasoning patterns that can consume excessive resources and prevent task completion even when left running for hours.
CRE Playground Links
CRE-2025-0169 Playground: Test Rule
📊 AutoGPT Issues Covered
REASONING: I need to research the Volvo V60 turning circle specificationsREASONING: I should research and gather information about the exact specificationsLoop iteration 8 detected...Attempting to fix JSON by finding outermost brackets...REASONING: I need to research and analyze the turning circle in both metric and imperial units🧪 Testing & Validation
cat rules/cre-2025-0169/test.log | preq -r rules/cre-2025-0169/autogpt-runaway-loop.yaml -d🎬 Demo Environment
Repo link: https://github.com/prequel-dev/cre/tree/main/examples/autogpt-cre-demo
Screencast.from.2025-09-01.14-57-08.mp4
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