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Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: QQBot streaming command could mutate config without explicit allowFrom (CVE-2026-53833)

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Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 17:21:32 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: openclaw-cli

Description

A vulnerability in OpenClaw CLI's QQBot streaming command allows mutation of configuration without requiring an explicit allowFrom whitelist entry. This can lead to unauthorized configuration changes when the feature is enabled and accessible. The issue affects versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.4.29. A patch is available in version 2026.4.29. Mitigations include disabling the command or restricting it to trusted senders until patched.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.7high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected software

Homebrewmore threats →ghsa
openclaw-cli
pkg:brew/openclaw-cli
Affected versions
>=2026.1.29 <2026.4.29

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/04/2026, 12:37:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

The QQBot streaming command in OpenClaw CLI versions >=2026.1.29 and <2026.4.29 can mutate configuration without needing an explicit non-wildcard allowFrom entry. This means a QQBot sender with access to the affected command could change configuration settings outside the intended administrative policy. The vulnerability does not alter the trusted-operator model of OpenClaw, which assumes authenticated Gateway operators and installed plugins are trusted. The practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust inputs can reach the vulnerable command path. The issue is fixed in version 2026.4.29.

Potential Impact

If the affected QQBot streaming command is enabled and reachable, an attacker with access to the command could modify the QQBot streaming configuration without proper authorization, potentially violating administrative policies. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes with high confidentiality and integrity impact, but no availability impact is noted. The severity is high with a CVSS score of 7.7.

Mitigation Recommendations

A patch is available in OpenClaw CLI version 2026.4.29. Until patched, disable the affected QQBot streaming command or restrict its usage to explicitly trusted QQBot senders. Additionally, narrow channel and tool allowlists, avoid sharing a Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature if not needed.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-53833
Osv Schema Version
1.7.3
Ecosystems
["Homebrew"]
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6ac2458d12601ec6a3164139

Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:24:45 UTC

Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:37:04 UTC

Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:39 UTC

Views: 2

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