High severity · published May 5, 2026
CVE-2026-43533
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Arbitrary Local File Read via QQBot Media Tags
8.6
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 31% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
OpenClaw · OpenClaw
before 2026.4.10 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43533
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43533
Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/604777e4414cc3b2ff8861f18f4fb04374c702c6
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-66r7-m7xm-v49h
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-qqbot-media-tags
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