Openclaw cli: OpenClaw `node.invoke(browser.proxy)` bypasses `browser.request` persistent profile-mutation guard (CVE-2026-42431)
Description
OpenClaw CLI versions up to 2026.4.1 contain a vulnerability where the node.invoke(browser.proxy) function bypasses the browser.request persistent profile-mutation guard, allowing mutation of persistent browser profiles. This issue affects user-controlled local assistant scenarios and does not assume multi-tenant service boundaries. The vulnerability is patched in version 2026.4.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The OpenClaw CLI has a security flaw identified as CVE-2026-42431 where the node.invoke(browser.proxy) method can mutate persistent browser profiles by bypassing the browser.request guard designed to prevent such mutations. This vulnerability affects versions of the openclaw npm package from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.4.8. The issue was fixed in commit d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 and the fix is included in version 2026.4.8. The vulnerability is scoped to the OpenClaw trust model and does not consider multi-tenant service boundaries.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local user privileges can bypass the persistent profile-mutation guard in OpenClaw, potentially altering persistent browser profiles without detection. This could lead to unauthorized changes in browser behavior or configuration, impacting confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1 (high), indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to openclaw version 2026.4.8 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. The fix has been verified with targeted regression tests. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the patch.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-42431
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac2459812601ec6a3165d3a
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:24:56 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:43:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
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