PT-2026-35809 · Openclaw · Openclaw

Nicky · CVE-2026-42431 · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-28

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8

Description A security bypass exists in the node.invoke(browser.proxy) function that allows the mutation of persistent browser profiles. This flaw enables attackers to circumvent the browser.request persistent profile-mutation guard and modify browser configurations.

Recommendations Update to version 2026.4.8 or later. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the node.invoke(browser.proxy) function to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Incorrect Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-42431

GHSA-CMFR-9M2R-XWHQ

Affected Products

Openclaw

References · 10

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/42xxx/CVE-2026-42431.json · Exploit
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 · Patch
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42431 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42431 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw · Note
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-persistent-profile-mutation-via-node-invoke-browser-proxy-bypass · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2049227493031223461 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/2049268182066532365 · Twitter Post