Authentication Bypass in OpenClaw Enables Untrusted Plugins
CVE-2026-43569

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-43569?

OpenClaw prior to version 2026.4.9 contains a vulnerability that allows for authentication bypass, permitting attackers to enable untrusted workspace plugins automatically during the onboarding process. This vulnerability arises when provider authentication choices are hidden or shadowed, leading to the possibility of malicious plugins being selected and authorized without the user’s consent during the authentication setup.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.9

OpenClaw 2026.4.9

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2d97eae53e212...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-p...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Peng Zhou (@zpbrent)
.