Improper access control in OpenClaw - #VU126449
Published: April 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126449
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/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 continue using a revoked bearer token to authorize gateway requests.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers when processing authenticated requests after SecretRef rotation. A remote user can present an old bearer token to continue using a revoked bearer token to authorize gateway requests.
The issue affects the gateway HTTP and upgrade surfaces until the process is restarted.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.4.15