Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-102807
OpenClaw before 2026.9.4 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the mcp.app.view method that allows read-scoped operators to execute MCP App tools requiring operator.write scope. Attackers with operator.read tokens can obtain a standalone ticket from mcp.app.view and redeem it at the MCP app view endpoint to invoke state-changing tools without proper authorization checks.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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/pull/142661 (issue-tracking, patch)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3bd8ec2b39b5f9e80aef0973f7d17eadc745b8f8 (patch)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/1391f7cd2d40ab5bbcf2f5f831d3a64f520e72d7/src/… (technical-description)
- docs.openclaw.ai/releases/2026.9.4 (release-notes)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.9.4-authorization-bypass-via-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-102807?
- CVE-2026-102807 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-09-29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-102807?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.