Resource exhaustion in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32049
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 fail to consistently enforce configured inbound media byte limits before buffering remote media across multiple channel ingestion paths. Remote attackers can send oversized media payloads to trigger elevated memory usage and potential process instability.
EPSS: 0.005 (42.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.22
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32049?
- CVE-2026-32049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32049?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.