CVE-2026-43574

OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as explicit approval authorization. Attackers can resolve pending approvals without proper authorization by exploiting this logic flaw if they know an approval id.

Score

CVSS 3.1 6.5 Medium

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-05-05

Last modified

2026-05-05

Weaknesses

CWE-183

Affected products

• Openclaw (Openclaw)

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0a105c0900de701d2ee9f1abc96b017afbd0afdd
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-via-empty-approver-lists