CVE-2026-27488: OpenClaw hardened cron webhook delivery against SSRF

Published Feb 20, 2026
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Updated

Affected Packages / Versions

- openclaw npm package versions <= 2026.2.17.

Vulnerability Cron webhook delivery in src/gateway/server-cron.ts used fetch() directly, so webhook targets could reach private/metadata/internal endpoints without SSRF policy checks.

Fix Commit(s) - 99db4d13e - 35851cdaf

Thanks @Adam55A-code for reporting.

Other sources

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. In versions 2026.2.17 and below, Cron webhook delivery in src/gateway/server-cron.ts uses fetch() directly, so webhook targets can reach private/metadata/internal endpoints without SSRF policy checks. This issue was fixed in version 2026.2.19.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/openclaw<=2026.2.17
2026.2.19
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<=2026.2.17

Event History

Feb 20, 2026
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:13 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:13 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 18, 58128
Event
via FIRST·08:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-27488?

CVE-2026-27488 has been classified as a significant vulnerability due to potential SSRF exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-27488?

To fix CVE-2026-27488, upgrade the openclaw package to version 2026.2.19 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-27488 exploit?

CVE-2026-27488 exploits the fetch() function used in webhook delivery which can access private or internal endpoints.

4

What versions of openclaw are affected by CVE-2026-27488?

CVE-2026-27488 affects openclaw npm package versions 2026.2.17 and earlier.

5

What can happen if I am affected by CVE-2026-27488?

If affected by CVE-2026-27488, an attacker could potentially access sensitive internal network endpoints through the application.

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