Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Mar 9, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Denial of Service via Large Base64 Media File Decoding
CVE-2026-29612
Description
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
clawdbotnpm | <= 2026.1.24-3 | — |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versions
<= 2026.1.24-3+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <= 2026.1.24-3
- (no CPE)range: < 2026.2.14
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/31791233d60495725fa012745dde8d6ee69e9595ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-w2cg-vxx6-5xjgghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w2cg-vxx6-5xjgghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29612ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-large-base-media-file-decodingghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.14ghsaWEB
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