diagnostics-prometheus: Incorrect Authorization (CVE-2026-100560)

What is affected, what to do

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Allow Always approvals for exact commands persist as path-only grants on macOS and Linux. Attackers can reuse the same executable with different arguments to execute commands without triggering new approval prompts, potentially accessing files or internal services.

Update OpenClaw to version 2026.8.1.

Affected

• OpenClaw lt *..2026.8.1

Fixed in

• OpenClaw 2026.8.1

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Metrics

Detection rules

No NEOSEC detection rule is available for this vulnerability yet.

Classification under NIS2 and CRA

Rule-based classification from exploitation status and severity. It does not replace a case-by-case assessment.

NIS2

NIS2 is EU Directive (EU) 2022/2555 to raise the level of cybersecurity across the Union. It substantially broadens obligations compared with the first NIS directive: more sectors, mandatory risk management, staged reporting duties and personal accountability of senior management.

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High technical severity: assess and remediate the vulnerability in vulnerability handling under Art. 21(2)(e) NIS2 and document the decision.

CRA

The CRA is EU Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 setting horizontal cybersecurity requirements for „products with digital elements“ — from industrial controllers and software to connected consumer devices. For the first time manufacturers must ensure security across the entire product lifecycle, handle vulnerabilities and provide security updates.

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From 11.12.2027, Annex I Part II CRA requires manufacturers of affected products with digital elements to handle vulnerabilities without delay and provide security updates.

ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally leading standard for an information security management system (ISMS). It describes a risk-based, process-oriented framework to systematically plan, implement, review and improve information security.

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Control A.8.8, management of technical vulnerabilities: assess relevance to your systems, plan remediation and keep evidence.

Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Allow Always approvals for exact commands persist as path-only grants on macOS and Linux. Attackers can reuse the same executable with different arguments to execute commands without triggering new approval prompts, potentially accessing files or internal services.

Source: BSI WID Portal

Vendors and products

• OpenClaw OpenClaw
• Open Source Openclaw

Weakness classes (CWE)

• CWE-863Incorrect Authorization

  Class

  The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

  Entry at MITRE CWE-863

References & sources

• github.comOpenClaw Security Advisories vom 2026-09-10BSI
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-89cw-7452-cfrf)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 Authorization Bypass via trajectory exportThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-5x6q-wg56-rxg8)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw 2026.7.2 before 2026.9.2 Authentication Bypass via Voice TranscriptThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-5m4g-88rg-69pj)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Sandbox Policy Bypass via MCP LoopbackThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-pjjr-5qhr-5w6r)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 Authorization Bypass via Codex InstallThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-8xxh-v4vc-qvm4)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 Remote Code Execution via cron toolThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-58qx-6m8p-wh2j)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw Slack before 2026.8.1 Authentication Bypass via Group DMThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rrxp-5mx8-mvhh)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: openclaw voice-call before 2026.8.1 Authorization BypassThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-4wvr-f35r-f8w4)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 Authentication Bypass via Spoofed RequesterThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-fphf-69cp-h5xw)Vendor advisory, euvd
• vulncheck.comVulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Path Traversal via Structured AttachmentsThird-party advisory, euvd
• github.comGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9x88-f7rh-4c83)Vendor advisory, euvd

Changes to this CVE

Who changed this CVE and when: NVD (analysis, affected products, CVSS), the CVE publisher (CNA) and additional providers such as CISA (ADP).

1. 30.09.2026Record modifiedCISA ADP

   CISA assessment (SSVC): exploitation: none known, automatable: no

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   Individual changes of this event as published by NVD

   Type	Action	Before	After
   SSVC assessment	added	—	{"id":"CVE-2026-100560","role":"CISA Coordinator","options":[{"exploitation":"none"},{"automatable":"no"},{"technicalImpact":"total"}],"version":"2.0.3","timestamp":"2026-09-30T00:23:44.388854Z"}

   Source identifier: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

2. 26.09.2026ReceivedVulnCheck

   CVSS V4.0: AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

   CVSS V3.1: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

   Weakness type: CWE-863

   Description added or changed

   New references:

   • https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-74gc-hg2m-79p9
   • https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-reusable-exec-approvals-authorization-bypass
   Show 7 original changes

   Individual changes of this event as published by NVD

   Type	Action	Before	After
   Description	added	—	OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Allow Always approvals for exact commands persist as path-only grants on macOS and Linux. Attackers can reuse the same executable with different arguments to execute commands without triggering new approval prompts, potentially accessing files or internal services.
   CVSS	added	—	AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
   CVSS	added	—	AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
   Weakness type (CWE)	added	—	CWE-863
   Affected versions (publisher)	added	—	New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/100xxx/CVE-2026-100560.json">CVE-2026-100560</a>
   Reference	added	—	https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-74gc-hg2m-79p9
   Reference	added	—	https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-reusable-exec-approvals-authorization-bypass

   Source identifier: disclosure@vulncheck.com