CVE-2026-42420

MEDIUM

OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Base64 Decoding Size Validation

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains improper input validation in base64 decode paths that allocate memory before enforcing decoded-size limits. Attackers can exploit multiple code paths to cause memory exhaustion or denial of service through crafted base64-encoded input.

Scores

CVSS v3 4.3
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 11.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-770
Status published
Products (2)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.4.8
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.4.8
Published Apr 28, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026