CVE-2026-41334: OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a decompression bomb vulnerability in image processing that fails to proper

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41334 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a decompression bomb vulnerability in image processing that fails to properly enforce pixel-limit guards on sips. Attackers can exploit this by uploading oversized images to cause denial of service through excessive memory consumption.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-636
Published	2026-04-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-23 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 2026.3.31

Fixed in: 2026.3.31

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.3.31

npm install openclaw@">=2026.3.31"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41334?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.3.31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41334 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41334 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41334 affect?

CVE-2026-41334 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a decompression bomb vulnerability in image processing that fails to properly enforce pixel-limit guards on sips. Attackers can exploit this by uploading oversized images to cause denial of service through

How urgent is CVE-2026-41334?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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