Vulnerability · Published Sep 26, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-100530OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Exec Approval Directory Binding
High 7.3
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 8% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 91.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 fail to bind working directory context to reusable exec approvals, allowing approved commands to execute in different directories. Attackers with an allow-always approval can reuse it to run the same command against unreviewed files or repositories with materially different effects.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-3mq7-q27j-mq7q) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw before 2026.8.1 Exec Approval Directory Binding third-party-advisory