Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. An attacker who can reach the affected browser interaction routes over the network can potentially exploit the SSRF policy bypass remotely, assuming the routes are accessible from their vantage point.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker typically needs the same level of access as any user or integration allowed to call the existing-session browser interaction routes. In some deployments this may require authentication; in others, misconfiguration might expose these routes more broadly.

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

Route all server-initiated outbound requests through a centralized SSRF protection layer that enforces strict allowlists and performs fresh authorization checks on every navigation or interaction, regardless of prior session state. Ensure no code path can initiate a request without going through this layer.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.7)

SSRF Policy Bypass (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Existing-Session Browser Interaction Routes

CVE-2026-43573

Published:

May 5, 2026

Status:

Undergoing Analysis

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-918

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.6)

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Unauthorized Access to Internal Resources via SSRF

May 6, 2026

CWE-863

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

Authorization Bypass (CWE-863) in OpenClaw Matrix Room Control Commands

Privilege Escalation via Bypassed Access Control

May 6, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-862;CWE-918

Impact:

Unauthorized server-side access to internal or protected resources via SSRF policy bypass

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-862;CWE-918

Impact:

Unauthorized server-side access to internal or protected resources via SSRF policy bypass

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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SSRF Policy Bypass (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Existing-Session Browser Interaction Routes

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

(8.6)

Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Zalo Plugin sendPhoto

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

Authorization Bypass (CWE-863) in OpenClaw Matrix Room Control Commands

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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