7.1
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-42433
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Unauthorized Matrix Profile Config Persistence Access via operator.write Message Tools
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing operator.write message-tool paths to access Matrix profile persistence requiring admin-level authority. Attackers can exploit insufficient access controls to mutate persistent profile configuration through non-owner message-tool runs.

INFO

Published Date :

May 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-42433 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.

No affected product recoded yet

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 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to 2026.4.10 or later to fix authorization bypass.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.10 or later.
  • Review and enforce access controls for message-tool paths.
  • Restrict operator.write message-tool access to authorized users.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-42433 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.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing operator.write message-tool paths to access Matrix profile persistence requiring admin-level authority. Attackers can exploit insufficient access controls to mutate persistent profile configuration through non-owner message-tool runs.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-862
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe0f686c9228fffcec6de4011da45e69a6e23e54
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7jp6-r74r-995q
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthorized-matrix-profile-config-persistence-access-via-operator-write-message-tools
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.