Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a guard bypass vulnerability in the agent-facing gateway config.patch and config.apply endpoints that fails to protect operator-trusted settings including sandbox policy, plugin enablement, gateway auth/TLS, hook routing, MCP server configuration, SSRF policy, and filesystem hardening. A prompt-injected model with access to the owner-only gateway tool can persist unauthorized changes to protected operator settings.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.4.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe30b31a97a917ecc6e92f6c85378b6b2035Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7jm2-g593-4qrcThird Party Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-gateway-config-mutation-guard-bypaThird Party AdvisoryPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45001?
CVE-2026-45001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a guard bypass vulnerability in the agent-facing gateway config.patch and config.apply endpoints that fails to protect operator-trusted settings including sandbox po...
How severe is CVE-2026-45001?
CVE-2026-45001 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.