HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-32049
HIGH

CVE-2026-32049

CWE-770Published: March 21, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.10%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:27.6th

Official Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 fail to consistently enforce configured inbound media byte limits before buffering remote media across multiple channel ingestion paths. Remote attackers can send oversized media payloads to trigger elevated memory usage and potential process instability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-32049 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

openclaw1 product
openclaw
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/73d93dee64127a26f1acd09d0403b794cdeb4f5c
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh
ADVISORYhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-inbound-media-download-byte-limit-bypass

All References (3)

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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/73d93dee64127a26f1acd09d0403b794cdeb4f5cPatch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrhVendor Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-inbound-media-download-byte-limit-bypassThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-32049
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.10%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 21, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-32049 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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