Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.8.1 | 2026.8.1 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3316 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 27, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-j4mm-p864-vx7f) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Authorization Bypass via sessions.create third-party-advisory