Tool Policy Bypass Vulnerability in OpenClaw by OpenClaw Team
CVE-2026-44998

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-44998?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.20 are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows attackers with local agent access to bypass configured tool restrictions. This could lead to the appending of restricted tools to the effective tool set, circumventing various profile policies, including owner-only restrictions, allow/deny lists, and sandbox policies. All users of OpenClaw are urged to review the relevant advisories and apply security updates to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.20

OpenClaw 2026.4.20

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0e7a992d3f315...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-tool-policy...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
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
qclawer
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