📄 Description (English)
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. In versions 2026.2.17 and below, Cron webhook delivery in src/gateway/server-cron.ts uses fetch() directly, so webhook targets can reach private/metadata/internal endpoints without SSRF policy checks. This issue was fixed in version 2026.2.19.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
OpenClaw versions 2026.2.17 and below contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Cron webhook delivery mechanism that allows attackers to access private, metadata, and internal endpoints without proper policy validation. The vulnerability exists in src/gateway/server-cron.ts where fetch() is called directly without SSRF protections. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive internal services and metadata endpoints. A patch is available in version 2026.2.19.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 5, 2026 16:48
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using OpenClaw for AI-assisted operations face significant risk, particularly in: Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) where internal API endpoints may expose customer data and transaction systems; Government agencies (NCA oversight) where metadata endpoints could reveal classified information; Healthcare providers managing patient data through AI assistants; Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) using OpenClaw for customer service automation; Energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) where internal systems control critical infrastructure. The SSRF vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass network segmentation and access internal services that should be isolated from external requests.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Medical Services
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Technology and Software Development
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Identify all OpenClaw deployments in your environment and document their versions
2. Isolate or disable Cron webhook functionality if immediate patching is not possible
3. Review webhook configuration logs for suspicious target endpoints
Patching Guidance:
1. Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.2.19 or later immediately
2. Test the upgrade in a staging environment before production deployment
3. Verify webhook functionality post-upgrade
Compensating Controls (if patching delayed):
1. Implement network-level SSRF protection using Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules
2. Restrict OpenClaw process network access using firewall rules to only approved external endpoints
3. Disable Cron webhook delivery if not essential to operations
4. Implement strict egress filtering on the OpenClaw server
5. Use network segmentation to isolate OpenClaw from internal services
Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for fetch() calls to private IP ranges (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16, 127.0.0.1)
2. Alert on webhook targets pointing to metadata endpoints (/metadata, /internal, /.aws, /gce)
3. Log all outbound connections from OpenClaw processes
4. Monitor for unusual webhook delivery patterns or failed requests to internal services
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع نشرات OpenClaw في بيئتك وقم بتوثيق إصداراتها
2. عزل أو تعطيل وظيفة Cron webhook إذا لم يكن الترقيع الفوري ممكناً
3. راجع سجلات تكوين webhook للبحث عن نقاط نهاية مريبة
إرشادات الترقيع:
1. قم بترقية OpenClaw إلى الإصدار 2026.2.19 أو أحدث على الفور
2. اختبر الترقية في بيئة التطوير قبل نشرها في الإنتاج
3. تحقق من وظيفة webhook بعد الترقية
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر الترقيع):
1. تنفيذ حماية SSRF على مستوى الشبكة باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية (WAF)
2. تقييد وصول شبكة عملية OpenClaw إلى نقاط نهاية خارجية معتمدة فقط
3. تعطيل تسليم Cron webhook إذا لم يكن ضرورياً للعمليات
4. تنفيذ تصفية الخروج الصارمة على خادم OpenClaw
5. استخدام تقسيم الشبكة لعزل OpenClaw عن الخدمات الداخلية
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة استدعاءات fetch() إلى نطاقات IP الخاصة (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16, 127.0.0.1)
2. تنبيه على أهداف webhook التي تشير إلى نقاط نهاية البيانات الوصفية (/metadata, /internal, /.aws, /gce)
3. تسجيل جميع الاتصالات الصادرة من عمليات OpenClaw
4. مراقبة أنماط تسليم webhook غير العادية أو الطلبات الفاشلة إلى الخدمات الداخلية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships
ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Addressing information security in supplier agreements
ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices
ECC 2024 A.8.2.1 - User access management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF 1.1 - Governance and Risk Management
SAMA CSF 2.1 - Asset Management
SAMA CSF 3.2 - Access Control
SAMA CSF 4.1 - Detection and Analysis
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for information security
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User endpoint devices
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Privileged access rights
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Information access restriction
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - Supplier relationships
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 1.1 - Firewall configuration standards
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
🔗 References & Sources 3
🔗
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/99db4d13e5c139883ef0def9ff963e9273179655
security-advisories@github.com
Patch
🔗
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.19
security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
🔗
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w45g-5746-x9fp
security-advisories@github.com
Vendor Advisory
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
openclaw:openclaw