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CVE-2026-42431 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.1

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

OpenClaw - Authentication Bypass

Published: April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 contains a security bypass vulnerability caused by mutation of persistent browser profiles in node.invoke(browser.proxy), letting attackers modify browser configurations, exploit requires no special privileges.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.1

Impact

Attackers can modify persistent browser profiles, potentially altering browser configurations and bypassing security controls.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.4.8 or later.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-persistent-profile-mutation-via-node-invoke-browser-proxy-bypass

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-42431
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.1
Type: broken_access_control
Status: unconfirmed

CWE

CWE-863

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N