OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly validate owner authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command. (CVE-2026-100587)
OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 contain a vulnerability in the Codex computer-use installation command where owner authorization is not properly validated. This flaw allows non-owner channel senders to install arbitrary plugins and execute MCP processes with the privileges of the OpenClaw user, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-100587 affects OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.7.1. It arises from improper validation of owner authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command. Exploitation enables unauthorized users on non-owner channels to install arbitrary plugins and execute MCP processes with OpenClaw user privileges, potentially compromising host confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges without user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with OpenClaw user privileges, leading to full compromise of the host's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized installation of plugins and execution of malicious processes, severely affecting system security.
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 in the available data.
OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly validate owner authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command. (CVE-2026-100587)
Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 contain a vulnerability in the Codex computer-use installation command where owner authorization is not properly validated. This flaw allows non-owner channel senders to install arbitrary plugins and execute MCP processes with the privileges of the OpenClaw user, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system.
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-2026-100587 affects OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.7.1. It arises from improper validation of owner authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command. Exploitation enables unauthorized users on non-owner channels to install arbitrary plugins and execute MCP processes with OpenClaw user privileges, potentially compromising host confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges without user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with OpenClaw user privileges, leading to full compromise of the host's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized installation of plugins and execution of malicious processes, severely affecting system security.
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 in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-w2h4-w48g-f6hp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100587"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab74f26f7a7c54106e12ed3
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:50:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 04:52:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 13:47:42 UTC
Views: 3
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