Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in OpenClaw - #VU128805

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Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in OpenClaw - #VU128805

Published: May 1, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU128805
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-639
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenClaw
Software vendor:
OpenClaw

Description

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.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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