OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Allow Always approvals for exact commands persist as path-only… (CVE-2026-100560)
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 have an authorization bypass vulnerability on macOS and Linux. The flaw causes 'Allow Always' approvals for exact commands to persist as path-only grants, allowing reuse of the same executable with different arguments without triggering new approval prompts. This can enable unauthorized command execution and potential access to files or internal services.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-100560) where 'Allow Always' approvals granted for exact commands are incorrectly persisted as path-only grants on macOS and Linux. This allows attackers to reuse the same executable with different arguments to execute commands without triggering new approval prompts, potentially bypassing intended authorization controls.
Potential Impact
An attacker can execute commands with different arguments using an approved executable without additional user approval prompts. This bypass of authorization controls can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files or internal services, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.8.1. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability.
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Allow Always approvals for exact commands persist as path-only… (CVE-2026-100560)
Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 have an authorization bypass vulnerability on macOS and Linux. The flaw causes 'Allow Always' approvals for exact commands to persist as path-only grants, allowing reuse of the same executable with different arguments without triggering new approval prompts. This can enable unauthorized command execution and potential access to files or internal services.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-100560) where 'Allow Always' approvals granted for exact commands are incorrectly persisted as path-only grants on macOS and Linux. This allows attackers to reuse the same executable with different arguments to execute commands without triggering new approval prompts, potentially bypassing intended authorization controls.
Potential Impact
An attacker can execute commands with different arguments using an approved executable without additional user approval prompts. This bypass of authorization controls can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files or internal services, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.8.1. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xp58-99vr-2354
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100560"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab74f2af7a7c54106e13830
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:50:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 04:54:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 4
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