CVE-2026-42433

7.1 HIGH 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed Auth & access

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-05-05 12:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 10:47 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-05-05 12:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 10:47 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.1

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

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record