CVE-2026-42420
MEDIUMOpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Base64 Decoding Size Validation
Title source: cnaDescription
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