Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 captures resolved bearer-auth configuration at startup, allowing revoked tokens to remain valid after SecretRef rotation. Gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers fail to re-resolve authentication per-request, enabling attackers to use rotated-out bearer tokens for unauthorized gateway access.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.15 | 2026.4.15 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.15 | 2026.4.15 | GHSA-xmxx-7p24-h892 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1161 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 6, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-xmxx-7p24-h892) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Bearer Token Validation Bypass via Stale SecretRef Resolution third-party-advisory