7.5
HIGH CVSS 4.0
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 !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-42428 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 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.8 or later to ensure plugin integrity.
  • 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. 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-2026-42428.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3vvq-q2qc-7rmp Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-integrity-verification-in-package-downloads 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-2026-42428 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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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-42428 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-42428 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]

    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
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.