CVE-2026-43530

High

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.2.23 before 2026.4.12 contain a weakened exec approval binding vulnerability in busybox and toybox applet execution that allows attackers to obscure which applet would actually run. Attackers can exploit opaque multi-call binaries to bypass exec approval mechanisms and weaken risk classification of unsafe applet invocations.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.8

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMay 5, 2026

First seenMay 5, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.4.12 or later
openclaw2026.4.12 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/666f48d9b882a8a1415ca53f9567c72499d850c9

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2cq5-mf3v-mx44

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	2026.2.23 ≤ v < 2026.4.12	2026.4.12
openclawnpm	2026.2.23 ≤ v < 2026.4.12	2026.4.12

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