CVE-2026-43580: OpenClaw Browser Press/type Interaction Routes Missed Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-536q-mj95-h29h
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CVSS 7.7
CWE-862 CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-43580 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.7) browser press/type interaction routes missed vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves browser press/type interaction routes missed complete navigation guard coverage. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.10.

CVE-2026-43580 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-43580
GHSA Identifier GHSA-536q-mj95-h29h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-43580

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.4.10 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.10
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-43580, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.4.10), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In OpenClaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Summary Browser press/type interaction routes missed complete navigation guard coverage. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact Some browser press/type style interactions could trigger navigation without complete post-action SSRF policy enforcement. ## Technical Details The fix applies a three-phase interaction navigation guard to navigation-capable interactions, including pressKey and type submit flows. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #62023 and #63226 and #63889. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.10`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `049acf23cb03e1b92f5c71cd99c6ec5f35cc56fe` - `5f5b3d733bdd791cb457f838514179e1288b10b3` - `e0b8ddc1a55185aff1cf9e0e095014d2e4f1d894` - PR: #62023, #63226, #63889 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.

CVE-2026-43580 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.10
2026.4.10

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-536q-mj95-h29h
NVD — CVE-2026-43580 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43580
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/62023
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/63226
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/63889
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/049acf23cb03e1b92f5c71cd99c6ec5f35cc56fe
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5f5b3d733bdd791cb457f838514179e1288b10b3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e0b8ddc1a55185aff1cf9e0e095014d2e4f1d894
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-incomplete-navigation-guard-coverage-in-browser-interactions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43580?
CVE-2026-43580 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Browser press/type interaction routes missed complete navigation guard coverage under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.10 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-43580?
Upgrading to 2026.4.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-43580?
CVE-2026-43580 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-43580?
CVE-2026-43580 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-43580?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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