CVE-2026-17434: Improper Authorization in nanocoai NanoClaw
CVE-2026-17434 is a medium severity vulnerability in nanocoai NanoClaw up to version 2.0.64. It affects the handleAddMcpServer function in the add_mcp_server component, allowing improper authorization through remote manipulation. An exploit has been published. A patch identified by commit e5b928783d5c485637565eb07d2967922dfbf8d8 is available to remediate this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in nanocoai NanoClaw (versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.64) involves improper authorization in the handleAddMcpServer function of the add_mcp_server component (src/modules/self-mod/request.ts). The flaw allows an attacker to remotely manipulate the function to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch exists identified by commit e5b928783d5c485637565eb07d2967922dfbf8d8, though no explicit vendor advisory or remediation level is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to improper authorization, potentially allowing unauthorized remote actors to perform actions restricted by authorization controls in the affected NanoClaw component. The impact is rated medium severity with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit e5b928783d5c485637565eb07d2967922dfbf8d8 should be applied to remediate this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed by a vendor advisory; users should verify the availability and applicability of this patch from official nanocoai sources before deployment.
CVE-2026-17434: Improper Authorization in nanocoai NanoClaw
Description
CVE-2026-17434 is a medium severity vulnerability in nanocoai NanoClaw up to version 2.0.64. It affects the handleAddMcpServer function in the add_mcp_server component, allowing improper authorization through remote manipulation. An exploit has been published. A patch identified by commit e5b928783d5c485637565eb07d2967922dfbf8d8 is available to remediate this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/nanocoai/nanoclawcpe:2.3:a:nanocoai:nanoclaw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in nanocoai NanoClaw (versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.64) involves improper authorization in the handleAddMcpServer function of the add_mcp_server component (src/modules/self-mod/request.ts). The flaw allows an attacker to remotely manipulate the function to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch exists identified by commit e5b928783d5c485637565eb07d2967922dfbf8d8, though no explicit vendor advisory or remediation level is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to improper authorization, potentially allowing unauthorized remote actors to perform actions restricted by authorization controls in the affected NanoClaw component. The impact is rated medium severity with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit e5b928783d5c485637565eb07d2967922dfbf8d8 should be applied to remediate this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed by a vendor advisory; users should verify the availability and applicability of this patch from official nanocoai sources before deployment.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-25T11:08:25.395Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a65848b9c2644c7f8ae6812
Added to database: 07/26/2026, 03:52:43 UTC
Last enriched: 07/26/2026, 04:07:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 04:57:55 UTC
Views: 16
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