CVE-2026-43574

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.5

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMay 5, 2026

First seenMay 5, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-183CWE-183

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.4.12 or later
openclaw2026.4.12 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0a105c0900de701d2ee9f1abc96b017afbd0afdd

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x

Affected products

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

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