Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device-pair approval feature that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.5.18 | 2026.5.18 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-2133 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jul 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-hx85-fgcw-9vrc) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 Authorization Bypass via Device-pair third-party-advisory