Vulnerability · Published May 5, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-43533OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Arbitrary Local File Read via QQBot Media Tags

High 8.6

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 31% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.6High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 69.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in QQBot media tags that allows attackers to reference host-local paths outside the intended media storage boundary. Attackers can craft malicious reply text containing media tags to disclose arbitrary local files through outbound media handling.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
npm	openclaw	2026.4.10	GHSA-66r7-m7xm-v49h

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	0 – before 2026.4.10

Weakness: CWE-23 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

References

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-66r7-m7xm-v49h) vendor-advisory
Patch Commit patch
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Arbitrary Local File Read via QQBot Media Tags third-party-advisory