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CVE-2026-44118
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 derives loopback MCP owner context from spoofable server-issued bearer tokens in request headers.
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 derives loopback MCP owner context from spoofable server-issued bearer tokens in request headers. Non-owner loopback clients can present themselves as owner to bypass owner-gated operations by manipulating the sender-owner header metadata.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.4.21 | 2026.4.22 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.22 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r6xh-pqhr-v4xh
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r6xh-pqhr-v4xh
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cb1a56bfc9579a0f2336f9cfa12a8a744332a19
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44118
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-owner-context-spoofing-via-bearer-token-header