OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 decode base64-backed media inputs into buffers before enforcing decoded-size budget limits, allowing attackers to trigger large memory allocations. Remote attackers can supply oversized base64 payloads to cause memory pressure and denial of service.
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-large-base-media-file-decoding
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w2cg-vxx6-5xjg
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/31791233d60495725fa012745dde8d6ee69e9595
Published: 2026-03-05
Updated: 2026-03-05
Base Score: 4.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 5.5
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Severity: Medium