Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 treats shared reply MEDIA paths as trusted, allowing crafted references to trigger cross-channel local file exfiltration. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious shared reply MEDIA references to cause another channel to read local file paths as trusted generated media.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e8143Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qqq7-4hxc-x63cVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-local-file-exfiltration-via-sharedThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42424?
CVE-2026-42424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 treats shared reply MEDIA paths as trusted, allowing crafted references to trigger cross-channel local file exfiltration. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious shar...
How severe is CVE-2026-42424?
CVE-2026-42424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.