5.4
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-100562
OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Authorization Bypass via sessions.create
Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the sessions.create endpoint that allows operator.write callers to modify session configurations reserved for operator.admin scope. Attackers with write-scoped credentials can change existing session model, provider, thinking level, and auth-profile settings to redirect traffic and bypass administrative access controls.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 26, 2026, 3:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 26, 2026, 3:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.8.1 or later to fix authorization bypass.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.8.1 or later.
  • Review and restrict operator credentials to the minimum required scope.
  • Monitor session configuration changes for unauthorized modifications.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-j4mm-p864-vx7f
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-authorization-bypass-via-sessions-create
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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 26, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the sessions.create endpoint that allows operator.write callers to modify session configurations reserved for operator.admin scope. Attackers with write-scoped credentials can change existing session model, provider, thinking level, and auth-profile settings to redirect traffic and bypass administrative access controls.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/100xxx/CVE-2026-100562.json">CVE-2026-100562</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-j4mm-p864-vx7f
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-authorization-bypass-via-sessions-create
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