CVE-2026-44116: OpenClaw — HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the Zalo plugin's sendPhoto function that fails to validate outbound photo URLs through the SSRF guard. Attackers can bypass SSRF protection by providing malicious photo URLs to the Zalo Bot API, enabling unauthorized...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

What systems are affected?

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
OpenClaw	pip	—	No patch
3 dependents 36% patched ~4d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use OpenClaw? You're affected.

How severe is it?

CVSS 3.1

8.6 / 10

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

What is the attack surface?

AV Network

AC Low

PR None

UI None

S Changed

C High

I None

A None

What should I do?

No patch available

Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.

Which compliance frameworks are affected?

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44116?

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the Zalo plugin's sendPhoto function that fails to validate outbound photo URLs through the SSRF guard. Attackers can bypass SSRF protection by providing malicious photo URLs to the Zalo Bot API, enabling unauthorized access to internal resources.

Is CVE-2026-44116 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-44116 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-44116?

No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-44116?

CVE-2026-44116 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the Zalo plugin's sendPhoto function that fails to validate outbound photo URLs through the SSRF guard. Attackers can bypass SSRF protection by providing malicious photo URLs to the Zalo Bot API, enabling unauthorized access to internal resources.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE-918 — Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

Source: MITRE CWE corpus.