CVE-2026-42423 Details
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an approval-timeout fallback mechanism that bypasses strictInlineEval explicit-approval requirements on gateway and node exec hosts. Attackers can exploit this timeout fallback to execute inline eval commands that should require explicit user approval, circumventing the intended security boundary.
A vulnerability in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8 allows for an approval boundary bypass in trusted proxy mode. The issue arises from a fallback mechanism that activates after a timeout, which can be exploited to execute inline evaluation commands without the required explicit user approval. This circumvention of the strictInlineEval approval process creates a security risk on gateway and node execution hosts.
Users can update to OpenClaw version 2026.4.8 or later to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-636 | Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | < 2026.4.8 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |