Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-100585
OpenClaw (npm package `openclaw`) before 2026.7.1 fails to enforce the owner-only authorization requirement for Claude Code permission prompts delivered through the MCP channel bridge. An authorized non-owner channel sender with channel command access can approve or deny a pending permission request intended for the owner, causing the requested action to proceed without owner consent. The practical impact depends on the pending action and the host capabilities requested by the Claude Code run. The issue is fixed in version 2026.7.1.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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-p5g8-m35v-7m82 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.7.1-authentication-bypass-via… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-100585?
- CVE-2026-100585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2026-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-100585?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.