CVE-2026-100586: OpenClaw Codex before 2026.7.1 Authorization Bypass via Bind

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 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 2026-09-28
Weakness: CWE-269

Description

OpenClaw Codex before 2026.7.1 fails to properly enforce owner authorization when creating native conversation bindings. Non-owner channel senders with command access can create bindings to the native Codex runtime and execute host-capable turns with access to files, tools, and processes.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.7.1 — fixed in 2026.7.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.7.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p6m-2872-xm7x
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-codex-before-2026.7.1-authorization-bypass-via-bind

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