CVE-2026-45006 Details
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the gateway tool's config.apply and config.patch operations that allows compromised models to write unsafe configuration changes by bypassing an incomplete denylist protection. Attackers can persist malicious config modifications affecting command execution, network behavior, credentials, and operator policies that survive restart.
A vulnerability in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.23 allows compromised models to bypass access controls in the gateway tool's config.apply and config.patch operations. This flaw arises from an incomplete denylist protection, enabling the models to write unsafe configuration changes. The malicious modifications can affect command execution, network behavior, credentials, and operator policies, persisting through restarts.
Users can update to OpenClaw version 2026.4.23 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed by replacing the denylist with a fail-closed allowlist for gateway config mutations.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-184 | Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | < 2026.4.23 |
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 |
| May 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |