OpenClaw Codex before 2026.7.1 fails to properly enforce owner authorization when creating native conversation bindings. (CVE-2026-100586)
OpenClaw Codex versions before 2026.7.1 contain a vulnerability that allows non-owner channel senders with command access to create native conversation bindings without proper owner authorization. This flaw enables execution of host-capable turns with access to files, tools, and processes, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-100586 affects OpenClaw Codex versions prior to 2026.7.1. It arises from improper enforcement of owner authorization when creating native conversation bindings. Attackers who are non-owner channel senders but have command access can exploit this weakness to create bindings to the native Codex runtime. This allows them to execute host-capable turns with elevated privileges, granting access to system files, tools, and processes.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges, access sensitive files, and manipulate system processes, posing a high risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw Codex version 2026.7.1. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory.
OpenClaw Codex before 2026.7.1 fails to properly enforce owner authorization when creating native conversation bindings. (CVE-2026-100586)
Description
OpenClaw Codex versions before 2026.7.1 contain a vulnerability that allows non-owner channel senders with command access to create native conversation bindings without proper owner authorization. This flaw enables execution of host-capable turns with access to files, tools, and processes, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-100586 affects OpenClaw Codex versions prior to 2026.7.1. It arises from improper enforcement of owner authorization when creating native conversation bindings. Attackers who are non-owner channel senders but have command access can exploit this weakness to create bindings to the native Codex runtime. This allows them to execute host-capable turns with elevated privileges, granting access to system files, tools, and processes.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges, access sensitive files, and manipulate system processes, posing a high risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw Codex version 2026.7.1. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xjhq-663j-6f87
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100586"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab74f24f7a7c54106e12ec7
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:50:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 04:52:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 07:27:42 UTC
Views: 3
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