CVE-2026-42428
OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Missing Integrity Verification in Package Downloads
Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.8 fail to enforce integrity verification on downloaded plugin archives. Attackers can install malicious or tampered plugin packages without detection, compromising the local assistant environment.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2026, 7:37 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 30, 2026, 2:05 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.8 or later.
- Verify plugin integrity after installation.
- Remove any unverified plugins.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-42428 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.4.8 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3vvq-q2qc-7rmp Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-integrity-verification-in-package-downloads Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.8 fail to enforce integrity verification on downloaded plugin archives. Attackers can install malicious or tampered plugin packages without detection, compromising the local assistant environment. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/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:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-353 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3vvq-q2qc-7rmp Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-integrity-verification-in-package-downloads