HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-43526
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-43526

CWE-918Published: May 5, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.4th

Official Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in QQBot reply media URL handling that allows attackers to fetch arbitrary content. Attackers can exploit this by providing malicious media URLs that trigger SSRF requests, with fetched bytes subsequently re-uploaded through the channel.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-43526 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 9.3.

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

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

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-43526
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-918
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 5, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-918)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-43526 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.