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CVE-2026-43571

HIGH

OpenClaw: Channel setup catalog lookups could include untrusted workspace plugin shadows

Published April 17, 2026Updated May 8, 2026Source: osv

Summary

## Summary Channel setup catalog lookups could include untrusted workspace plugin shadows. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact Channel setup could resolve a workspace plugin shadow before a bundled channel plugin, causing setup-time plugin loading without the intended trust gate. ## Technical Details The fix routes setup catalog lookups through trusted catalog paths and uses `excludeWorkspace: true` where setup should not include workspace shadows. ## Fix The issue was fixed in the advisory fix branch. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.10`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `1fede43b948df40ca8674511d4bd08d39f6c5837` - PR: private advisory fork ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

npm
Update openclaw to 2026.4.10 or later
npm install openclaw@2026.4.10

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (1)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
openclaw
npm
All versions2026.4.10

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.8 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43571?
OpenClaw: Channel setup catalog lookups could include untrusted workspace plugin shadows This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.8/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-43571?
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Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
8.8

High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.

Also Known As

GHSA-82qx-6vj7-p8m2

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