Advisories

OpenClaw < 2026.5.22 Untrusted Plugin Loading via Setup-mode

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severity
high
date
Affecting
  • OpenClaw >= 0, < 2026.5.22

CWE
  • CWE-829 Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
CVSS
7.1
CVSS V4 Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or control over configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.

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