Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 fails to properly preserve untrusted labels for isolated cron awareness events, allowing webhook-triggered cron agent output to be recorded as trusted system events. Attackers can exploit this trust-labeling issue to strengthen prompt-injection attacks by rendering untrusted events as trusted System events.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.4.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f61896b03cc7031f51106a04566831f4ac2aPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-57r2-h2wj-g887Third Party Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-trust-labeling-in-isolateThird Party AdvisoryPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44999?
CVE-2026-44999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 fails to properly preserve untrusted labels for isolated cron awareness events, allowing webhook-triggered cron agent output to be recorded as trusted system events. Attacker...
How severe is CVE-2026-44999?
CVE-2026-44999 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44999?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.