Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-100562
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the sessions.create endpoint that allows operator.write callers to modify session configurations reserved for operator.admin scope. Attackers with write-scoped credentials can change existing session model, provider, thinking level, and auth-profile settings to redirect traffic and bypass administrative access controls.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/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-j4mm-p864-vx7f (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-authorization-bypass-via-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-100562?
- CVE-2026-100562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-100562?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.