HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-44117
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-44117

CWE-918Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026

5.8
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.0th

Official Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in QQBot direct media upload that skips URL validation. Attackers can bypass SSRF protections by sending crafted image URLs to uploadC2CMedia and uploadGroupMedia endpoints to relay unintended requests.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44117 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.

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
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/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

PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/49db424c8001f2f419aad85f434894d8d85c1a09
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c4qg-j8jg-42q5
ADVISORYhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-server-side-request-forgery-in-qqbot-direct-media-upload

All References (3)

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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/49db424c8001f2f419aad85f434894d8d85c1a09Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c4qg-j8jg-42q5Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-server-side-request-forgery-in-qqbot-direct-media-uploadThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-44117
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-918
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 6, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-44117 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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