CVE-2026-45006: OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the gateway tool's config.apply

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-45006 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the gateway tool's config.apply and config.patch operations that allows compromised models to write unsafe configuration changes by bypassing an incomplete denylist protection. Attackers can persist malicious config modifications affecting command execution, network behavior, credentials, and operator policies that survive restart.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-184
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.4.23

Fixed in: 2026.4.23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.4.23

npm install openclaw@">=2026.4.23"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45006?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.4.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45006 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45006 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45006 affect?

CVE-2026-45006 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the gateway tool's config.apply and config.patch operations that allows compromised models to write unsafe configuration changes by bypassing an incomplete denyl

How urgent is CVE-2026-45006?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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