CVE-2026-42428

7.5 HIGH 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed Other Web app

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-04-28 19:37 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 10:47 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-04-28 19:37 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 10:47 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-353
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Openclaw < 2026.4.8

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Attack requirements: None
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Passive
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record