Improper access control in OpenClaw - #VU132695
Published: May 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132695
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.1 [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]
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 bypass command allowlist restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the shell wrapper command approval and execution logic when processing a command request using a shell wrapper form. A remote user can submit a crafted command request to bypass command allowlist restrictions.
Only instances with the affected feature enabled and reachable are vulnerable.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.5.18