Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Control UI bootstrap config endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive configuration fields. Attackers can access the bootstrap config route without a valid Gateway token to expose sensitive bootstrap and config information intended only for authenticated Control UI sessions.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.3/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.22 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2321d67263bc710e357644d59f746b08d891051bPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-93rg-2xm5-2p9vPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-in-gateway-control-ui-bootstrap-config-endpointPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 11, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 11, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed