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CVE-2026-43574
OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as exp…
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.12 | 2026.4.12 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.12 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/65714
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0a105c0900de701d2ee9f1abc96b017afbd0afdd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43574
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-via-empty-approver-lists