How severe is CVE-2026-42428?

CVE-2026-42428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-42428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-42428?

CVE-2026-42428 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-42428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26130.

When was CVE-2026-42428 published?

CVE-2026-42428 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-42428

CVE-2026-42428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-353.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v4: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26130
Weakness: CWE-353
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.8 fail to enforce integrity verification on downloaded plugin archives. Attackers can install malicious or tampered plugin packages without detection, compromising the local assistant environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42428?: OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.8 fail to enforce integrity verification on downloaded plugin archives. Attackers can install malicious or tampered plugin packages without detection, compromising the local assistant environment.
How severe is CVE-2026-42428?: CVE-2026-42428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-42428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-42428?: CVE-2026-42428 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-42428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26130.
When was CVE-2026-42428 published?: CVE-2026-42428 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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