Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. If an attacker can interact with the Zalo plugin's sendPhoto functionality over the network, they can exploit the flaw by providing crafted photo URLs, even without direct access to internal networks.

What level of access does an attacker need?

The attacker needs the ability to send inputs that control the photo URL parameter to the Zalo Bot API—typically via bot messages, integrations, or any exposed API that triggers sendPhoto. They do not need shell access or direct network connectivity to internal services.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest approach is to enforce a strict allowlist of permitted domains and schemes for outbound image requests, ensure URL normalization and validation, and centralize SSRF protections so all outbound fetches use the same hardened guard logic.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.6)

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

CVE-2026-44116

Published:

May 6, 2026

Status:

Undergoing Analysis

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Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Source

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-918

Impact:

Unauthorized Access to Internal Resources via SSRF

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-918

Impact:

Unauthorized Access to Internal Resources via SSRF

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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

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

(8.8)

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

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.7)

Incomplete Authorization Checks (CWE-862) in OpenClaw Navigation Guard

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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