CVE-2026-31989

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 contain a server-side request forgery vulnerability in web_search citation redirect resolution that uses a private-network-allowing SSRF policy. An attacker who can influence citation redirect targets can trigger internal-network requests from the OpenClaw host to loopback, private, or internal destinations.

CVSS v3 7.4 HIGH

7.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 3.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g99v-8hwm-g76g	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-server-side-request-forgery-via-web-search-citation-redirect	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-19 02:16

Updated : 2026-03-19 19:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-31989

Mitre link : CVE-2026-31989

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-31989

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-918

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

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