6.3
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-45002
OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Hook Session-Key Bypass via Template Mapping
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a hook session-key bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent the hooks.allowRequestSessionKey opt-in restriction. Attackers can render externally influenced session keys through templated hook mappings to bypass webhook routing isolation controls.

INFO

Published Date :

May 11, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 11, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
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 2026.4.20 or later to fix the session key bypass vulnerability.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.20 or later.
  • Apply vendor patches for the session key bypass.
  • Review webhook routing configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-45002.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5275d008ed33203dba3f98e969ad683a65c416c3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2xcp-x87w-q377
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-hook-session-key-bypass-via-template-mapping
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-45002 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a hook session-key bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent the hooks.allowRequestSessionKey opt-in restriction. Attackers can render externally influenced session keys through templated hook mappings to bypass webhook routing isolation controls.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5275d008ed33203dba3f98e969ad683a65c416c3
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2xcp-x87w-q377
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-hook-session-key-bypass-via-template-mapping
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.