Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - #VU132703
Published: May 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132703
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 bypass authorization controls and disclose, modify, or disrupt exec lifecycle handling.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the node event boundary when processing crafted node.event messages for exec lifecycle events. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted node.event message to bypass authorization controls and disclose, modify, or disrupt exec lifecycle handling.
Exploitation requires control of a paired node connection, and the target agent or session must be able to process exec lifecycle events.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.5.18