CVE-2026-43581
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Chrome DevTools Protocol Exposure via Overly Broad CDP Relay Binding
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an improper network binding vulnerability in the sandbox browser CDP relay that exposes Chrome DevTools Protocol on 0.0.0.0. Attackers can access the DevTools protocol outside intended local sandbox boundaries by exploiting the overly broad binding configuration.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 7, 2026, 2:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.10 or later.
- Ensure CDP relay binds to localhost only.
- Restrict access to the DevTools protocol.
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-2026-43581.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbf11ebdb7110632f93926d0ac7b48f04cb44d77 | Patch |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-chrome-devtools-protocol-exposure-via-overly-broad-cdp-relay-binding | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.4.10 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbf11ebdb7110632f93926d0ac7b48f04cb44d77 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-chrome-devtools-protocol-exposure-via-overly-broad-cdp-relay-binding Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an improper network binding vulnerability in the sandbox browser CDP relay that exposes Chrome DevTools Protocol on 0.0.0.0. Attackers can access the DevTools protocol outside intended local sandbox boundaries by exploiting the overly broad binding configuration. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbf11ebdb7110632f93926d0ac7b48f04cb44d77 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-chrome-devtools-protocol-exposure-via-overly-broad-cdp-relay-binding