Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClaw before 2026.3.1 can be tricked into making server-side requests to internal, private, or loopback network locations through web_search citation redirects. This could expose internal services or data reachable from the OpenClaw host. The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority remediation for exposed OpenClaw deployments. SSRF can bridge external input to internal systems, increasing business risk even without confirmed exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2026-31989 is a CWE-918 SSRF in OpenClaw web_search citation redirect resolution. The vulnerable behavior allows a private-network-allowing SSRF policy, enabling attacker-influenced citation redirect targets to trigger requests from the OpenClaw host to internal destinations. CVSS is 7.4 high with low attack complexity and low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Organizations running OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 are potentially exposed, especially where web_search citation handling is enabled and users or integrations can influence citation redirect targets.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability requires an attacker with some ability to influence citation redirect targets. No CISA KEV listing or cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies OpenClaw prior to 2026.3.1 as affected, but the affected-version metadata is sparse and lists version “0” with defaultStatus unaffected. Validate against the vendor advisory before scoping exceptions.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.1 or later if available.
- Review the GitHub advisory for vendor-specific remediation guidance.
- Restrict OpenClaw host egress to internal, loopback, and metadata services where possible.
- Monitor OpenClaw outbound requests for unusual internal destination access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenClaw deployments and record exact versions.
- Confirm whether any instance is below 2026.3.1.
- Review configuration and usage of web_search citation redirect handling.
- Check network logs for OpenClaw requests to private or loopback addresses.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L3.13.7VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-g99v-8hwm-g76g)CVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.1 - Server-Side Request Forgery via web_search Citation RedirectCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.