Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if the CDP `/json/version` endpoint is exposed over the network, an attacker can interact with it remotely and attempt to drive SSRF behavior through the unvalidated `webSocketDebuggerUrl`.

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

The attacker typically needs only network access to the vulnerable endpoint. No special privileges are required beyond the ability to send requests that cause the server or dependent tooling to act on the `webSocketDebuggerUrl` value.

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

The safest pattern is to avoid using untrusted input to construct outbound connection targets. Instead, generate debugger or WebSocket URLs server-side from fixed configuration, apply strict allowlists for destinations, and enforce egress network controls so the application cannot contact arbitrary hosts.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.7)

Server-Side Request Forgery via Unvalidated WebSocket URL (CWE-918) in OpenClaw CDP Endpoint

CVE-2026-43576

Published:

May 6, 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)

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

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

CWE:

CWE-601;CWE-918

Impact:

Server-Side Request Forgery leading to second-hop network pivoting

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery

CWE:

CWE-601;CWE-918

Impact:

Server-Side Request Forgery leading to second-hop network pivoting

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Catch This CVE While Code Is Being Written

Detect vulnerable code directly in pull requests, so CVEs are fixed before merge.

Get Started

Ship clean & secure code faster

Start Free Trial

Get Pentest Report

Ship clean & secure code faster

Start Free Trial

Get Pentest Report

Ship clean & secure code faster

Start Free Trial

Get Pentest Report

CodeAnt AI is an offensive and defensive security platform.

Defensive + offensive security.

From first line of code to a pentest
that knows every line of it.

SOC 2 Type II certified | CodeAnt AI is independently audited and compliant with SOC 2 Type II security standards

Ask AI for summary of CodeAnt

Defensive + offensive security.

From first line of code to a pentest
that knows every line of it.

Ask AI for summary of CodeAnt

Defensive + offensive security.

From first line of code to a pentest
that knows every line of it.

Ask AI for summary of CodeAnt

Server-Side Request Forgery via Unvalidated WebSocket URL (CWE-918) in OpenClaw CDP Endpoint

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

Vulnerability Type

Catch This CVE While Code Is Being Written

Ship clean & secure code faster

Ship clean & secure code faster

Ship clean & secure code faster

Product

Compare

Company

Developers

Legal

Product

Compare

Company

Developers

Legal

Product

Compare

Company

Developers

Legal