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CVE-2026-16122: Incorrect Authorization in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-16122cvecve-2026-16122
Published: 07/18/2026 (07/18/2026, 14:30:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: nextlevelbuilder
Product: GoClaw

Description

CVE-2026-16122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw versions 3.13.0, 3.13.1, and 3.13.2. It involves incorrect authorization in the extractBin/RequestApproval/matchesAllowlist function within internal/tools/exec_approval.go. The flaw allows unauthorized actions due to improper authorization checks. Exploit code has been publicly released, but no known active exploitation is reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.

CVSS v4.0

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

github.com/nextlevelbuilder/goclaw
pkg:golang/github.com/nextlevelbuilder/goclaw
Affected versions
=3.13.0=3.13.1=3.13.2
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:nextlevelbuilder:goclaw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 14:59:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects nextlevelbuilder GoClaw up to version 3.13.2, specifically in the extractBin/RequestApproval/matchesAllowlist function of internal/tools/exec_approval.go. The issue results in incorrect authorization, potentially allowing unauthorized users with high privileges to perform actions they should not be permitted to. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects a medium impact with attack vector being adjacent network and requiring high privileges. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official fix or patch has been announced as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability leads to incorrect authorization, which may allow unauthorized actions within the affected function. The CVSS vector indicates that an attacker with high privileges on an adjacent network could exploit this without user interaction, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Since the exploit is public, there is an increased risk of exploitation despite no confirmed active attacks.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to authorization bypass attempts. Avoid exposing the affected service to untrusted networks where possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-07-17T15:56:57.968Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a5b919244ab8fbf7c634e6f

Added to database: 07/18/2026, 14:45:38 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 14:59:57 UTC

Last updated: 07/18/2026, 15:08:22 UTC

Views: 4

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