CVE-2026-43569

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace plugins to be auto-enabled during non-interactive onboarding when provider auth choices are shadowed. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious workspace plugins that are automatically selected and enabled during authentication setup without explicit user consent.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.8

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMay 5, 2026

First seenMay 5, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-829CWE-829

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.4.9 or later
openclaw2026.4.9 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2d97eae53e212ae26f3aebcd6a50ffc6877f770d

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.4.9	2026.4.9
openclawnpm	v < 2026.4.9	2026.4.9

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