VDB-351669 · CVE-2026-31989 · GHSA-g99v-8hwm-g76g

OpenClaw up to 2026.3.0 Network Request web_search server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.0 and classified as critical. Affected is the function web_search of the component Network Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-31989. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.0. This affects the function web_search of the component Network Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-31989 since 03/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0557). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

Open Source OpenClaw

Productinfo

Type

Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

OpenClaw

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.1

Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 CVE reserved
03/19/2026 +9 days Advisory disclosed
03/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/23/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-g99v-8hwm-g76g
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-31989 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-31989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351669
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0557 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2026 07:56
Updated: 03/23/2026 22:51
Changes: 03/19/2026 07:56 (78), 03/20/2026 11:26 (7), 03/22/2026 14:34 (11), 03/23/2026 22:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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