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CVE-2026-43585

Openclaw vulnerability

8.1 HIGHEPSS 0.80%
  1. Published6 May 2026

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 captures resolved bearer-auth configuration at startup, allowing revoked tokens to remain valid after SecretRef rotation. Gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers fail to re-resolve authentication per-request, enabling attackers to use rotated-out bearer tokens for unauthorized gateway access.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.4.15

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-43585 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-43585 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.80%.

How severe is CVE-2026-43585?

CVE-2026-43585 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-43585?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43585?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.4.15 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.