Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an authentication state management vulnerability where the resolvedAuth closure becomes stale after configuration reload. Newly accepted gateway connections continue using outdated resolved auth state, allowing attackers to bypass authentication controls through config reload operations.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.8 | 2026.4.8 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.8 | 2026.4.8 | GHSA-68x5-xx89-w9mm |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1005 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 28, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-68x5-xx89-w9mm) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Stale Authentication State via Config Reload third-party-advisory