OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 contain an approval-bypass flaw in the exec approval policy: the policy could… (CVE-2026-100561)
OpenClaw npm package versions from 2026.3.22 up to but not including 2026.8.1 contain an approval-bypass vulnerability in the exec approval policy. This flaw allows a previously approved command-running wrapper to be exploited by substituting an arbitrary inner command, which executes with the OpenClaw process's host privileges without additional approval. The issue affects transparent shell carriers and opaque utilities such as process monitors, tracers, namespace tools, and proxy wrappers. The vulnerability was fixed in version 2026.8.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenClaw versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 have an approval-bypass flaw in the exec approval policy. The policy trusts a command-running wrapper without inspecting the actual command in its arguments. After an operator has allowlisted or permanently approved a benign wrapper invocation, an attacker can substitute an arbitrary inner command in a later agent turn, causing execution with host privileges without further approval prompts. This affects various transparent and opaque command wrappers. The vulnerability is addressed in version 2026.8.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can leverage a previously approved command-running wrapper can execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process without additional operator approval. This could lead to full compromise of the host system where OpenClaw runs. The vulnerability affects various utilities that act as command wrappers, increasing the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.8.1 or later where the approval-bypass flaw is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required according to the available data.
OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 contain an approval-bypass flaw in the exec approval policy: the policy could… (CVE-2026-100561)
Description
OpenClaw npm package versions from 2026.3.22 up to but not including 2026.8.1 contain an approval-bypass vulnerability in the exec approval policy. This flaw allows a previously approved command-running wrapper to be exploited by substituting an arbitrary inner command, which executes with the OpenClaw process's host privileges without additional approval. The issue affects transparent shell carriers and opaque utilities such as process monitors, tracers, namespace tools, and proxy wrappers. The vulnerability was fixed in version 2026.8.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
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Technical Analysis
OpenClaw versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 have an approval-bypass flaw in the exec approval policy. The policy trusts a command-running wrapper without inspecting the actual command in its arguments. After an operator has allowlisted or permanently approved a benign wrapper invocation, an attacker can substitute an arbitrary inner command in a later agent turn, causing execution with host privileges without further approval prompts. This affects various transparent and opaque command wrappers. The vulnerability is addressed in version 2026.8.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can leverage a previously approved command-running wrapper can execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the OpenClaw process without additional operator approval. This could lead to full compromise of the host system where OpenClaw runs. The vulnerability affects various utilities that act as command wrappers, increasing the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.8.1 or later where the approval-bypass flaw is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required according to the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-cqqj-25gc-9q2f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100561"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab74f2af7a7c54106e13835
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:50:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 04:55:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 3
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