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CVE-2026-42438: OpenClaw: Sender policy bypass in host media attachment reads allows unauthorized local file disclosure

April 17, 2026 (updated May 5, 2026)

OpenClaw’s outbound host-media attachment read helper could enable host-local file reads based on global or agent-level read access without also honoring sender and group-scoped tool policy. In channel deployments that used toolsBySender or group policy to deny read for less-trusted senders, a denied sender could still trigger host-media attachment loading and cause readable local files to be returned through the outbound media path.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-jhpv-5j76-m56h
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c949af9fabf3873b5b7c484090cb5f5ab6049a98
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/64459
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jhpv-5j76-m56h
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42438

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2026.4.9 before 2026.4.10

Fixed versions

  • 2026.4.10

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.4.10 or above.

Impact 7.7 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Source file

npm/openclaw/CVE-2026-42438.yml

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