CVE-2026-42431

HIGH

8.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a security bypass vulnerability in node.invoke(browser.proxy) that allows mutation of persistent browser profiles. Attackers can exploit this path to circumvent the browser.request persistent profile-mutation guard and modify browser configurations.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.1

SeverityHIGH

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

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published4/28/2026

Last Modified4/28/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-persistent-profile-mutation-via-node-invoke-browser-proxy-bypass(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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