Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in OpenClaw - #VU128805
Published: May 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128805
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-639
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass sender-scoped authorization.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in tools.elevated.allowFrom matching logic when evaluating elevated sender authorization. A remote user can supply broader-than-intended identity signals to bypass sender-scoped authorization.
Only certain elevated-mode configurations are vulnerable.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.2.22