CVE-2026-42431 OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Persistent Profile Mutation via node.invoke(browser.proxy) Bypass
High 7.6
Published
Updated
Check this codebase for CVE-2026-42431 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: CVE-2026-42431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 28 Apr 2026.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- openclaw (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2026.4.8
- openclaw (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2026.4.8
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2026-42431/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2026-42431/index.md)
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-42431?
CVE-2026-42431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 28 Apr 2026.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42431?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.4.8 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.4.8 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42431?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.4.8 or later.
Is CVE-2026-42431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmfr-9m2r-xwhq, MINI-qgh4-99vr-cv5r.