Sandbox Policy Bypass Vulnerability in OpenClaw by OpenClaw
CVE-2026-100573

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-100573?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.8.1 are susceptible to a vulnerability in the MCP loopback component that enables malicious actors to bypass established sandbox policies. This flaw allows sandboxed coding-agent sessions to invoke tools that should have been restricted as per the sandbox.tools.deny policy. As a result, attackers can access sensitive data and execute unauthorized actions, posing significant security risks for users relying on this platform.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.8.1

OpenClaw 2026.8.1

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

qc9c
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