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CVE-2026-43569 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.8

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

OpenClaw - Authentication Bypass

Published: May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.4.9 contains an authentication bypass caused by untrusted workspace plugins being auto-enabled during non-interactive onboarding when provider auth choices are shadowed, letting attackers bypass authentication, exploit requires crafted malicious workspace plugins.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.8

Impact

Attackers can bypass authentication, gaining unauthorized access without user consent.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.4.9 or later.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2d97eae53e212ae26f3aebcd6a50ffc6877f770d
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-provider-plugin-auto-enablement-via-workspace-provider-auth

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-43569
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Type: broken_authentication
Status: new

CWE

CWE-829

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H