CVE-2026-42430: OpenClaw · Strict browser SSRF bypass in Playwright redirect handling leaves private targets reachable
Affects openclawSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium : upgrade to 2026.4.8 when convenient.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:56 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.4.8
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.4.8.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npmopenclaw | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Users should upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.8 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. The fix is confirmed and available in the patched npm release. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying this official update.
Description
CVE-2026-42430 is a vulnerability in the OpenClaw package (npm) version 2026.3.8 where strict browser SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery) protections can be bypassed during Playwright redirect handling, allowing navigation to private network targets. This flaw was fixed in version 2026.4.8. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5.
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w8g9-x8gx-crmm (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42430 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-strict-browser-ssrf-bypass-via-playwright-redirect-handling (opens in a new tab)