CVE-2026-56693
NanoClaw < 2.1.17 - Privilege Escalation via Unauthorized create_agent System Action
Description
NanoClaw before 2.1.17 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the create_agent delivery-action handler that performs privileged central-database writes without host-side authorization checks. Confined agent containers can invoke create_agent to create arbitrary agent groups, container configurations, and destinations, escalating beyond their intended confinement boundary.
INFO
Published Date :
June 23, 2026, 3:35 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 23, 2026, 3:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-56693
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update NanoClaw to version 2.1.17 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for affected versions.
- Review agent container permissions and configurations.
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