Improper access control in OpenClaw - #VU129438
Published: May 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129438
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 obtain unintended approvals for risky tool permissions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in ACP permission handling when processing permission requests for non-read or non-search tools. A remote user can trigger permission requests that are auto-approved to obtain unintended approvals for risky tool permissions.
This issue affects ACP-integrated scenarios where insufficient user interaction or guardrails reduce friction for silent execution or mutation.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.2.14