Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 derives loopback MCP owner context from spoofable server-issued bearer tokens in request headers. Non-owner loopback clients can present themselves as owner to bypass owner-gated operations by manipulating the sender-owner header metadata.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.22 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cb1a56bfc9579a0f2336f9cfa12a8a744332a19Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r6xh-pqhr-v4xhMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-owner-context-spoofing-via-bearer-token-headerThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 6, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 11, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed