Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 fail to consistently enforce configured inbound media byte limits before buffering remote media across multiple channel ingestion paths. Remote attackers can send oversized media payloads to trigger elevated memory usage and potential process instability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 | GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0472 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 12, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Denial of Service via Inbound Media Download Byte Limit Bypass third-party-advisory