How severe is CVE-2026-43567?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2026-43567 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2026-43567?

CVE-2026-43567 affects the following packages: openclaw (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43567?

Update openclaw to 2026.4.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2026-43567 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2026-43567 in my npm dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for openclaw, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-43567 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Is CVE-2026-43567 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2026-43567 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-43567?

CVE-2026-43567 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.2%, placing it in the 13th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-43567?

CVE-2026-43567 is classified as CWE-862 (CWE-862). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2026-43567 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2026-43567 was published on May 5, 2026 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2026-43567 — openclaw

Fix: openclaw/openclaw@635bb35

CVE-2026-43567 is a CWE-862 vulnerability in openclaw. A fix is available for openclaw — see the affected versions and patch details below.

OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Path Traversal in screen_record outPath Parameter

Also known asGHSA-jf25-7968-h2h5

Published

May 5, 2026

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 10, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2026-43567.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs13th percentile — riskier than 13% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, and reverse-dependency count shows how many other packages break if it stays unpatched.

133other npm packages depend on this — each one inherits the vulnerability until it's patched upstream

openclawnpm

2.9Mdownloads / week

Description

Summary

screen_record outPath bypassed workspace-only filesystem guard.

Affected Packages / Versions

Package: openclaw
Ecosystem: npm
Affected versions: < 2026.4.10
Patched versions: >= 2026.4.10

Impact

The node-host screen recording tool could honor an outPath outside the workspace guard, allowing an authorized tool call to write outside the intended workspace boundary.

Technical Details

The fix applies the workspace-root guard to node tool outPath handling, including screen recording paths.

Fix

The issue was fixed in #63551. The first stable tag containing the fix is v2026.4.10, and [email protected] includes the fix.

Fix Commit(s)

635bb35b68d8faa5bfa2fda35feadd315122748a
PR: #63551

Release Process Note

Users should upgrade to openclaw 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, 2026.4.14, already includes the fix.

Credits

Thanks to @anshumanbh for reporting this issue.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`openclaw`	all versions	2026.4.10`npm install openclaw@2026.4.10`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

openclawopenclaw

< 2026.4.10

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for openclaw, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update openclaw to 2026.4.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2026-43567 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Frequently Asked Questions

## Summary screen_record outPath bypassed workspace-only filesystem guard. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact The node-host screen recording tool could honor an `outPath` outside the workspace guard, allowing an authorized tool call to write outside the intended workspace boundary. ## Technical Details The fix applies the workspace-root guard to node tool `outPath` handling, including screen recording paths. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #63551. The first stable tag cont

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