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 · last modified .
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
EPSS: 0.002 (8.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 8th percentile — 8.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-3mq7-q27j-mq7q) (vendor-advisory)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Exec Approval Directory Binding (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.