Improper access control in OpenClaw - #VU126434
Published: April 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126434
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass approval authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in helper-backed channel approval resolution when processing an empty resolved approver list. A remote user can resolve pending approvals using a known approval id to bypass approval authorization checks.
The issue affects senders outside the normal channel authorization gate.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.4.12