Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - #VU129407
Published: May 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129407
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform broader-than-intended owner-only gateway actions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in gateway tool access checks when handling specific authenticated non-owner DM tool invocation flows. A remote user can invoke a specific tool path to perform broader-than-intended owner-only gateway actions.
This issue is limited to authenticated non-owner sender sessions in direct messages and does not provide direct code execution by itself.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.2.19