Description
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.
Problem types
CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Product status
Any version before 2026.2.22
2026.2.22 (semver)
Credits
tdjackey
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh))
github.com/...ommit/73d93dee64127a26f1acd09d0403b794cdeb4f5c (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...nbound-media-download-byte-limit-bypass (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Denial of Service via Inbound Media Download Byte Limit Bypass)