CVE-2026-16121: Improper Authorization in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw
CVE-2026-16121 is a medium severity vulnerability in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw versions 3.13.0, 3.13.1, and 3.13.2. It involves improper authorization in the isSafeBin function within the internal/tools/exec_approval.go file. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Public exploit code is available, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-16121 affects nextlevelbuilder GoClaw up to version 3.13.2. It is caused by improper authorization logic in the isSafeBin function of internal/tools/exec_approval.go, allowing remote attackers to bypass authorization controls. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although an exploit is publicly available, there is no vendor advisory or patch information currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks in GoClaw, potentially enabling unauthorized actions within the affected function. The impact is rated medium based on CVSS 4.0 with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no evidence of widespread exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround has been published, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-16121: Improper Authorization in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw
Description
CVE-2026-16121 is a medium severity vulnerability in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw versions 3.13.0, 3.13.1, and 3.13.2. It involves improper authorization in the isSafeBin function within the internal/tools/exec_approval.go file. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Public exploit code is available, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:golang/github.com/nextlevelbuilder/goclawcpe:2.3:a:nextlevelbuilder:goclaw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-16121 affects nextlevelbuilder GoClaw up to version 3.13.2. It is caused by improper authorization logic in the isSafeBin function of internal/tools/exec_approval.go, allowing remote attackers to bypass authorization controls. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although an exploit is publicly available, there is no vendor advisory or patch information currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks in GoClaw, potentially enabling unauthorized actions within the affected function. The impact is rated medium based on CVSS 4.0 with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no evidence of widespread exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround has been published, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T15:56:53.703Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5b919244ab8fbf7c634e66
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 14:45:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 15:00:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 15:12:03 UTC
Views: 4
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