CVE-2026-100557: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Authorization Bypass via Skill Tool Dispatch

Severity: high (CVSS 8.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-09-26 · updated 2026-09-29
Weakness: CWE-863

Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in skill tool dispatch that fails to carry the sender's owner status. Non-owner senders authorized to invoke skill commands can access owner-only tools and server credentials reserved for owners.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.8.1 — fixed in 2026.8.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.8.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7cp7-87pj-p32v
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-authorization-bypass-via-skill-tool-dispatch

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