How severe is CVE-2026-43570?

CVE-2026-43570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-43570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-43570?

CVE-2026-43570 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43570?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-43570 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-43570 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27291.

When was CVE-2026-43570 published?

CVE-2026-43570 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-43570

CVE-2026-43570 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-61.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27291
Weakness: CWE-61
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.4.5 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in remote marketplace repository path handling that allows attackers to escape the expected repository root. Attackers can exploit this by providing crafted symlink paths to access files outside the intended repository directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-43570?: OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.4.5 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in remote marketplace repository path handling that allows attackers to escape the expected repository root. Attackers can exploit this by providing crafted symlink paths to access files outside the intended repository directory.
How severe is CVE-2026-43570?: CVE-2026-43570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-43570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-43570?: CVE-2026-43570 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43570?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-43570 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-43570 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27291.
When was CVE-2026-43570 published?: CVE-2026-43570 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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