Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-100560
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Allow Always approvals for exact commands persist as path-only grants on macOS and Linux. Attackers can reuse the same executable with different arguments to execute commands without triggering new approval prompts, potentially accessing files or internal services.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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-74gc-hg2m-79p9 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-reusable-exec-approvals-a… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-100560?
- CVE-2026-100560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-100560?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.