CVE-2026-43533: OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Arbitrary Local File Read via QQBot Media Tags

Severity: high (CVSS 8.6 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-05-05 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-23

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.4.10 — fixed in 2026.4.10

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.4.10. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/604777e4414cc3b2ff8861f18f4fb04374c702c6
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-66r7-m7xm-v49h
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-local-file-read-via-qqbot-media-tags

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