CVE-2026-100588: OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 Authentication Bypass via node.invoke

Severity: high (CVSS 8.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-09-26 · updated 2026-10-05
Weakness: CWE-863

Description

OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') before 2026.7.1 does not enforce the administrator scope requirement on browser control when it is reached through the node.invoke method, although direct browser.request access requires administrator scope. In Gateway deployments that honor caller identity and narrower operator scopes, a write-scoped caller with access to a connected browser-capable node can inspect pages, navigate tabs, or interact with browser-visible applications without the configured admin requirement; practical impact depends on the browser profile and signed-in state. Shared-secret token and password callers are considered fully trusted operators under OpenClaw's security model and are not affected. The issue is fixed in 2026.7.1.

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

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