CVE-2026-44117: OpenClaw QQBot Direct Media Upload Skipped Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c4qg-j8jg-42q5
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CVSS 5.8
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44117 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.8) qqbot direct media upload skipped vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves qqbot direct media upload skipped url ssrf validation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.20.

CVE-2026-44117 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44117
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c4qg-j8jg-42q5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.8
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-44117

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: 2026.4.20 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.20
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-2026-44117, 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 2026.4.20), 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. 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

## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.20` - Patched version: `2026.4.20` ## Impact The QQBot direct-upload media path could forward attacker-controlled image URLs without applying the SSRF validation used by the local download path. This could make configured QQBot media delivery request or relay URLs the operator did not intend to allow. The affected path is limited to QQBot outbound media handling and does not expose arbitrary local files. Severity is low. ## Fix OpenClaw now validates QQBot direct-upload media URLs before `uploadC2CMedia` and `uploadGroupMedia` direct-upload calls. Fix commit: - `49db424c8001f2f419aad85f434894d8d85c1a09` ## Release Fixed in OpenClaw `2026.4.20`.

CVE-2026-44117 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.20
2026.4.20

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c4qg-j8jg-42q5
NVD — CVE-2026-44117 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44117
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/49db424c8001f2f419aad85f434894d8d85c1a09
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-server-side-request-forgery-in-qqbot-direct-media-upload

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44117?
CVE-2026-44117 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving QQBot direct media upload skipped URL SSRF validation under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.20 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44117?
Upgrading to 2026.4.20 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.20. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.20 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44117?
CVE-2026-44117 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44117?
CVE-2026-44117 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-44117?
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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