CVE-2026-32049: Openclaw OpenClaw's Inbound Media Downloads Could Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32049 is a HIGH openclaw's inbound media downloads could vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's inbound media downloads could exceed configured byte limits before rejection across multiple channels. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.22.

CVE-2026-32049 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32049
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-32049

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: 2026.2.22 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.22
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-2026-32049, 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 2026.2.22), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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 OpenClaw did not consistently enforce configured inbound media byte limits before buffering remote media in several channel ingestion paths. A remote sender could trigger oversized downloads and memory pressure before rejection. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `<= 2026.2.21-2` (latest published at triage time) - Fixed in: `2026.2.22` (planned next release) ## Impact An attacker could cause elevated memory usage and potential process instability (denial of service) by sending oversized media payloads. ## Fix Commit(s) - `73d93dee64127a26f1acd09d0403b794cdeb4f5c` ## Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.22`). After that npm release is published, this advisory can be published without further version-field edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

CVE-2026-32049 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.22
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.22
2026.2.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh
NVD — CVE-2026-32049 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32049
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/73d93dee64127a26f1acd09d0403b794cdeb4f5c
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-inbound-media-download-byte-limit-bypass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32049?
CVE-2026-32049 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's inbound media downloads could exceed configured byte limits before rejection across multiple channels under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-32049?
Upgrading to 2026.2.22 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.22. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.22 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32049?
CVE-2026-32049 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-32049?
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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