Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - #VU128586
Published: April 30, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128586
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
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 modify persistent memory dreaming settings.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in the /dreaming gateway path when handling operator.write commands. A remote user can send a crafted operator.write command to modify persistent memory dreaming settings.
The issue crosses from a write-scoped gateway capability into an admin-class configuration mutation.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.