Is CVE-2026-42436 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-42436 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-42436 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-42436 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42436?

CVE-2026-42436 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-42436

CWE-862Published: May 5, 2026· Updated: May 5, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.5th

Official Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.14 contains an improper access control vulnerability in browser snapshot, screenshot, and tab routes that fail to consistently validate the final browser target after navigation. Authenticated callers can bypass SSRF restrictions to expose internal or disallowed page content by exploiting route-driven navigation without proper policy re-validation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-42436 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.