Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-100530
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 fail to bind working directory context to reusable exec approvals, allowing approved commands to execute in different directories. Attackers with an allow-always approval can reuse it to run the same command against unreviewed files or repositories with materially different effects.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3mq7-q27j-mq7q (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-exec-approval-directory-b… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-100530?
- CVE-2026-100530 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-100530?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.