CVE-2026-42438

Published: Mag 05, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 05, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 4,9
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
HIGH 7,7
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

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OpenClaw versions 2026.4.9 before 2026.4.10 contain a sender policy bypass vulnerability in the outbound host-media attachment read helper that allows unauthorized local file disclosure. Attackers with denied read access via toolsBySender or group policy can trigger host-media attachment loading to bypass sender and group-scoped authorization boundaries and retrieve readable local files through the outbound media path.

863

Incorrect Authorization

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Availability
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Read Files Or Directories Modify Application Data Modify Files Or Directories Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Bypass Protection Mechanism Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu) Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory) Dos: Resource Consumption (Other)
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Database Server, Not Technology-Specific, Web Server
View CWE Details
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c949af9fabf3873b5b7c484090cb5f5ab60…
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jhpv-5j76-m56h
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sender-policy-bypass-in-host-medi…