Integrity Verification Flaw in OpenClaw Plugin Packages
CVE-2026-42428

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-42428?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8 are vulnerable due to a lack of integrity verification in downloaded plugin archives. This oversight allows attackers to install malicious or altered plugin packages without detection, posing a risk to the security of the local assistant environment. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this serious threat.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.8

OpenClaw 2026.4.8

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5f...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-int...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

KEXNA (@kexinoh)
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