CVE-2026-42433: OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Unauthorized Matrix Profile Config Persistence Access via operator.write Message Tools

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 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: 2026-05-05 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-862

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing operator.write message-tool paths to access Matrix profile persistence requiring admin-level authority. Attackers can exploit insufficient access controls to mutate persistent profile configuration through non-owner message-tool runs.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.4.10 — fixed in 2026.4.10

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.4.10. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe0f686c9228fffcec6de4011da45e69a6e23e54
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7jp6-r74r-995q
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthorized-matrix-profile-config-persistence-access-via-operator-write-message-tools

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