Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace plugins to be auto-enabled during non-interactive onboarding when provider auth choices are shadowed. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious workspace plugins that are automatically selected and enabled during authentication setup without explicit user consent.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.9 | 2026.4.9 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.9 | 2026.4.9 | GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1161 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 6, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.9 - Untrusted Provider Plugin Auto-enablement via Workspace Provider Auth third-party-advisory