high7.1
CVE-2026-42428
OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.8 fail to enforce integrity verification on downloaded plugin archives.
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.8 | 2026.4.8 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.8 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3vvq-q2qc-7rmp
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3vvq-q2qc-7rmp
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42428
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-integrity-verification-in-package-downloads