CVE-2026-100530

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 fail to bind working directory context to reusable exec approvals, allowing approved commands to execute in different directories. Attackers with an allow-always approval can reuse it to run the same command against unreviewed files or repositories with materially different effects.

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.1 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3mq7-q27j-mq7q
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-exec-approval-directory-binding

Configurations

No configuration.

History

26 Sep 2026, 03:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-09-26 03:16

Updated : 2026-09-28 18:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-100530

Mitre link : CVE-2026-100530

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-100530

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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