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CVE-2026-45001: OpenClaw · Missing Authorization

Affects OpenClawSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.0 Medium.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 00:29 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
6.0Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 May 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
OpenClaw OpenClawAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Since the vulnerability requires access to the owner-only gateway tool, restricting access to this tool and monitoring for unauthorized configuration changes are recommended interim measures. Check the vendor advisory for updates on patches or official remediation guidance.

Description

CVE-2026-45001 is a vulnerability in OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.20 where certain agent-facing gateway endpoints lack proper authorization checks. This flaw allows unauthorized users with limited privileges to bypass protections on critical operator-trusted settings, including sandbox policies, plugin enablement, gateway authentication/TLS, and filesystem hardening. Exploitation requires access to the owner-only gateway tool and can result in persistent unauthorized configuration changes.

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