CVE-2026-43533

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0006

Probability of exploitation

0.19%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-23 CWE-23

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	< 2026.4.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/604777e4414cc3b2ff8861f18f4fb04374c702c6 https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-66r7-m7xm-v49h

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-qqbot-media-tags

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43533? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-43533? +

CVE-2026-43533 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0006, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-43533? +

CVE-2026-43533 affects products from openclaw, specifically: openclaw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-43533? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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