Privilege escalation in Openclaw
CVE-2026-100586
OpenClaw Codex before 2026.7.1 fails to properly enforce owner authorization when creating native conversation bindings. Non-owner channel senders with command access can create bindings to the native Codex runtime and execute host-capable turns with access to files, tools, and processes.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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-9p6m-2872-xm7x (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-codex-before-2026.7.1-authorization-bypas… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-100586?
- CVE-2026-100586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-100586?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.