CVE-2026-102807: OpenClaw before 2026.9.4 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the mcp.app.view method that allows read-scoped operators to execute
Affects openclawSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium : upgrade to 2026.9.4 when convenient.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.9.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade openclaw/openclaw to 2026.9.4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubopenclaw/openclawpkg:github/openclaw/openclawOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.9.4. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the incorrect authorization vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.9.4 have an authorization vulnerability in the mcp.app.view method. This flaw allows users with operator.read tokens to perform actions that require operator.write scope by obtaining and redeeming a standalone ticket. This enables unauthorized invocation of state-changing tools without proper authorization checks.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102807 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/142661 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3bd8ec2b39b5f9e80aef0973f7d17eadc745b8f8 (opens in a new tab)
- docs.openclaw.ai/releases/2026.9.4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/blob/1391f7cd2d40ab5bbcf2f5f831d3a64f520e72d7/src/gateway/mcp-app-standalone.ts (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.9.4-authorization-bypass-via-mcp-app-standalone-ticket (opens in a new tab)