OpenClaw's Gateway Control UI bootstrap config required Gateway auth
Affects openclawSource GCVE Database
CVSS 6.9 Medium : upgrade to 2026.4.22 when convenient.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:26 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.4.22
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.4.22.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npmopenclaw | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.4.22, which enforces Gateway authentication on the bootstrap config endpoint. Users should upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required as the patch fully addresses the issue.
Description
OpenClaw's Gateway Control UI bootstrap configuration endpoint was accessible without proper Gateway authentication in versions up to 2026.4.21. This could expose sensitive bootstrap and configuration fields intended only for authenticated sessions. The issue was fixed in version 2026.4.22 by enforcing the same Gateway read-authentication on the bootstrap config route as other Control UI reads.