Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain a sandbox policy bypass vulnerability in the MCP loopback component that allows sandboxed coding-agent sessions to invoke tools explicitly denied by sandbox.tools.deny policy. Attackers can list and invoke denied tools to access data or perform actions the operator intended to exclude from the sandbox.
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-5m4g-88rg-69pj) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Sandbox Policy Bypass via MCP Loopback third-party-advisory