Improper access control in OpenClaw - #VU126431
Published: April 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126431
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to retain owner-like execution context.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in heartbeat owner downgrade logic when processing webhook wake events carrying untrusted content. A remote user can trigger an untrusted webhook wake event to retain owner-like execution context.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.