Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-100557
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in skill tool dispatch that fails to carry the sender's owner status. Non-owner senders authorized to invoke skill commands can access owner-only tools and server credentials reserved for owners.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
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-7cp7-87pj-p32v (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-authorization-bypass-via-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-100557?
- CVE-2026-100557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2026-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-100557?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.