CVE-2026-43574 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-43574: OpenClaw < 2026.4.12 - Improper Authorization via Empty Approver Lists

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-183
Published May 5, 2026
Last update May 5, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as explicit approval authorization. Attackers can resolve pending approvals without proper authorization by exploiting this logic flaw if they know an approval id.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 5, 2026 CVE published
May 5, 2026 Record updated