How broadly exploitable is this SSRF vulnerability?

Exploitability depends on how the plugin download interface is exposed and what the server can reach. If an attacker can control the download URL and the server has access to sensitive internal services or privileged external endpoints, the SSRF can be leveraged to perform meaningful attacks; if outbound connectivity and URL inputs are already tightly constrained, practical impact is reduced.

Does an attacker need authenticated access to exploit this issue?

That depends on how your OpenClaw instance is configured. If the marketplace plugin download feature is available to unauthenticated users or low-privilege accounts that can influence the target URL, then unauthenticated or minimally authenticated exploitation may be possible. If access to this functionality is restricted to trusted administrators and their accounts are well protected, the risk is more constrained but still present if those accounts are compromised.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this vulnerability class?

The safest pattern is to avoid accepting arbitrary URLs for server-side requests. Instead, implement a strict allowlist of known-good domains or repository endpoints and centralize URL validation and normalization. All plugin downloads should pass through this gatekeeper logic, which enforces permitted schemes, hosts, ports, and blocks internal or private address ranges.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Marketplace Plugin Downloader

CVE-2026-41302

Published:

Apr 20, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

Recent Vulnerabilities

CWE-74;CWE-89

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

SQL Injection via Unsanitized ID Parameter (CWE-89) in Pharmacy Sales and Inventory System /ajax.php

Database Compromise and Data Integrity Loss

April 27, 2026

CWE-863

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.5)

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in OpenClaw chat.send Session Management

Privilege Escalation and Unauthorized Session Control

April 27, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-918

Impact:

Network pivoting and unauthorized access to internal or external services via the vulnerable server

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-918

Impact:

Network pivoting and unauthorized access to internal or external services via the vulnerable server

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Marketplace Plugin Downloader

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

SQL Injection via Unsanitized ID Parameter (CWE-89) in Pharmacy Sales and Inventory System /ajax.php

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.5)

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in OpenClaw chat.send Session Management

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Vulnerability Type

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