CVE-2026-43577
OpenClaw < 2026.4.9 - Arbitrary File Read via Browser Interaction Routes
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains a file read vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass navigation guards through browser act/evaluate interactions. Attackers can pivot into the local CDP origin and create or read disallowed file:// pages despite direct navigation policy restrictions.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 9:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.9 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for file read vulnerabilities.
- Restrict browser act/evaluate interactions.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains a file read vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass navigation guards through browser act/evaluate interactions. Attackers can pivot into the local CDP origin and create or read disallowed file:// pages despite direct navigation policy restrictions. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5f5b3d733bdd791cb457f838514179e1288b10b3 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-browser-interaction-routes