Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.22 can load plugins from untrusted workspaces during setup-mode discovery. If a lower-trust user can influence configured input paths, they may cause actions outside their authorization. The issue is high severity because successful abuse can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for teams using OpenClaw in shared or automated environments. Prioritize systems where untrusted users can influence workspaces or input paths.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-829: inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere. The reported attack vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. It affects OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 and centers on setup-mode discovery loading untrusted workspace plugins.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 is used with setup-mode discovery and configurable workspace or input paths influenced by less-trusted users, automation, or shared development environments.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. CVSS indicates local access and user interaction are required, but impact can be high if untrusted plugin loading occurs.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS, CWE, KEV=false status, and advisory links. Do not assume remote exploitability, active exploitation, or broader product impact beyond OpenClaw before 2026.5.22.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade OpenClaw to 2026.5.22 or follow the vendor advisory for the fixed release.
- Restrict setup-mode use to trusted workspaces until remediation is complete.
- Limit who can modify configured input paths or workspace plugin locations.
- Review vendor guidance for any additional supported mitigation or configuration hardening.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenClaw installations and record their exact versions.
- Identify workflows that invoke setup-mode discovery.
- Review whether lower-trust users can influence configured input paths.
- Check workspaces for unexpected or unauthorized plugins.
- Confirm remediated systems run the vendor-fixed version.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq)CVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.22 Untrusted Plugin Loading via Setup-modeCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.