PT-2026-37029 · Openclaw · Openclaw

Anshuman Bhartiya · CVE-2026-43574 · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-05-05

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.12

Description An improper authorization issue exists in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as explicit approval authorization. This logic flaw allows attackers to resolve pending approvals without proper authorization, provided they possess an approval id.

Recommendations Update to version 2026.4.12 or newer.

Exploit

Fix

Missing Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

CWE-183

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-43574

GHSA-49CG-279W-M73X

Affected Products

Openclaw

References · 10

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/43xxx/CVE-2026-43574.json · Exploit
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0a105c0900de701d2ee9f1abc96b017afbd0afdd · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-43574 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43574 · Security Note
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw · Note
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/65714 · Note
• https://t.me/CVEtracker/52744 · Telegram Post
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-via-empty-approver-lists · Note