CVE-2026-42431

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Persistent Profile Mutation via node.invoke(browser.proxy) Bypass

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Persistent Profile Mutation via node.invoke(browser.proxy) Bypass
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-persistent-profile-mutation-via-node-invoke-browser-proxy-bypass

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.0026
EPSS Percentile 16.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.4.8npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.4.8
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.4.8
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.4.8
Published Apr 28, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026