Authentication Bypass in OpenClaw Control UI by OpenClaw
CVE-2026-44994

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-44994?

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Control UI bootstrap config endpoint of OpenClaw prior to version 2026.4.22. This flaw permits unauthorized attackers to access sensitive configuration fields without the need for a valid Gateway token. The exposure allows potential intruders to read bootstrap and configuration information that should be restricted to authenticated Control UI sessions, raising serious security concerns regarding data integrity and access control.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.22

OpenClaw 2026.4.22

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2321d67263bc7...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authenticat...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

zsx (@zsxsoft)
KeenSecurityLab
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