CVE-2026-41297: OpenClaw Marketplace Plugin Download Follows Redirects Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vjx8-8p7h-82gr
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CVSS 7.6
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41297 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.6) marketplace plugin download follows redirects vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves marketplace plugin download follows redirects without ssrf protection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.31.

CVE-2026-41297 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41297
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vjx8-8p7h-82gr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.6
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.6

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:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-41297

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: 2026.3.31 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.31
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-2026-41297, 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 2026.3.31), 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

## Summary Marketplace Plugin Download Follows Redirects Without SSRF Protection ## Current Maintainer Triage - Status: open - Normalized severity: medium - Assessment: v2026.3.28 still uses bare redirect-following fetch in src/plugins/marketplace.ts for marketplace archives, and fixed-on-main only does not change that shipped SSRF exposure. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published npm version: `2026.3.31` - Vulnerable version range: `<=2026.3.28` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.3.31` - First stable tag containing the fix: `v2026.3.31` ## Fix Commit(s) - `2ce44ca6a1302b166a128abbd78f72114f2f4f52` — 2026-03-31T12:59:42+01:00 ## Release Process Note - The fix is already present in released version `2026.3.31`. - This draft looks ready for final maintainer disposition or publication, not additional code-fix work. Thanks @AntAISecurityLab for reporting.

CVE-2026-41297 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.31
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.31
2026.3.31

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vjx8-8p7h-82gr
NVD — CVE-2026-41297 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41297
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2ce44ca6a1302b166a128abbd78f72114f2f4f52
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-via-marketplace-plugin-download-redirect

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41297?
CVE-2026-41297 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Marketplace Plugin Download Follows Redirects Without SSRF Protection under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.31 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41297?
Upgrading to 2026.3.31 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.31. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.31 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41297?
CVE-2026-41297 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41297?
CVE-2026-41297 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-2026-41297?
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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