OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly authorize non-owner users executing MCP configuration changes through /mcp set and /mcp unset… (CVE-2026-100596)
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.7.1 contain an authorization vulnerability allowing non-owner users to execute MCP configuration changes via /mcp set and /mcp unset commands. This flaw permits attackers to persist arbitrary stdio MCP commands that run with OpenClaw process privileges during configuration loading, impacting host confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-100596 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenClaw before version 2026.7.1. Non-owner users can improperly execute MCP configuration changes using the /mcp set and /mcp unset commands. Exploitation allows attackers to persist arbitrary stdio MCP commands that execute with the privileges of the OpenClaw process when the configuration loads, leading to potential compromise of the host system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables attackers with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands with OpenClaw process privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the host system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability, allowing unauthorized configuration changes and persistent malicious command execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.7.1. Users should upgrade to version 2026.7.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly authorize non-owner users executing MCP configuration changes through /mcp set and /mcp unset… (CVE-2026-100596)
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.7.1 contain an authorization vulnerability allowing non-owner users to execute MCP configuration changes via /mcp set and /mcp unset commands. This flaw permits attackers to persist arbitrary stdio MCP commands that run with OpenClaw process privileges during configuration loading, impacting host confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-100596 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenClaw before version 2026.7.1. Non-owner users can improperly execute MCP configuration changes using the /mcp set and /mcp unset commands. Exploitation allows attackers to persist arbitrary stdio MCP commands that execute with the privileges of the OpenClaw process when the configuration loads, leading to potential compromise of the host system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables attackers with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands with OpenClaw process privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the host system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability, allowing unauthorized configuration changes and persistent malicious command execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.7.1. Users should upgrade to version 2026.7.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2gwv-q898-554m
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100596"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab74f24f7a7c54106e12ec6
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:50:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 04:52:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 05:27:26 UTC
Views: 4
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