CVE-2026-44116: OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Server-Side Request Forgery in Zalo Photo URL Validation

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the Zalo plugin's sendPhoto function that fails to validate outbound photo URLs through the SSRF guard. Attackers can bypass SSRF protection by providing malicious photo URLs to the Zalo Bot API, enabling unauthorized access to internal resources.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw<2026.4.22
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<2026.4.22

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.4.22

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44116?

CVE-2026-44116 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44116?

To fix CVE-2026-44116, it is recommended to update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.22 or later.

3

What kind of attacks can CVE-2026-44116 be used for?

CVE-2026-44116 can be exploited for server-side request forgery, allowing attackers to manipulate outbound requests.

4

Which versions of OpenClaw are affected by CVE-2026-44116?

OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.22 are affected by CVE-2026-44116.

5

Does CVE-2026-44116 affect any plugins?

Yes, CVE-2026-44116 specifically affects the Zalo plugin's sendPhoto function in OpenClaw.

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