CVE-2026-43569

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace plugins to be auto-enabled during non-interactive onboarding when provider auth choices are shadowed. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious workspace plugins that are automatically selected and enabled during authentication setup without explicit user consent.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-05 12:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:49 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-05 12:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:49 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-829

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.4.9

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.7

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High