7.5
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-29612
OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Denial of Service via Large Base64 Media File Decoding
Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 decode base64-backed media inputs into buffers before enforcing decoded-size budget limits, allowing attackers to trigger large memory allocations. Remote attackers can supply oversized base64 payloads to cause memory pressure and denial of service.

INFO

Published Date :

March 5, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 11, 2026, 12:47 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-29612 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to patch memory allocation vulnerabilities and prevent denial of service.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.14 or later.
  • Apply relevant security patches from the vendor.
  • Monitor system resource utilization.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-29612 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-29612.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/31791233d60495725fa012745dde8d6ee69e9595 Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w2cg-vxx6-5xjg Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-large-base-media-file-decoding Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-29612 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago
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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-29612 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-29612 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.14
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/31791233d60495725fa012745dde8d6ee69e9595 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w2cg-vxx6-5xjg Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-large-base-media-file-decoding Types: Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 decode base64-backed media inputs into buffers before enforcing decoded-size budget limits, allowing attackers to trigger large memory allocations. Remote attackers can supply oversized base64 payloads to cause memory pressure and denial of service.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-770
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/31791233d60495725fa012745dde8d6ee69e9595
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w2cg-vxx6-5xjg
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-large-base-media-file-decoding
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.