CVE-2026-100561 — OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 contain an…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-100561 is a High (8.0) vulnerability: OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 contain an…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-100561 |
| Severity | High (8.0) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-100561/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 contain an approval-bypass flaw in the exec approval policy: the policy could trust a command-running wrapper without inspecting the command carried in its arguments. After an operator allowlisted or permanently approved a benign wrapper invocation, a later agent turn could substitute an arbitrary inner command and execute it with the OpenClaw process's host privileges without a further approval prompt. Exploitation requires the relevant wrapper to resolve on the host and a prior operator decision allowing that wrapper. Transparent shell carriers and opaque utilities such as process monitors, tracers, namespace tools, and proxy wrappers were affected through related trust-resolution gaps. Fixed in 2026.8.1.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-100561 |
| CVSS Score | 8.0 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-100561/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-100561
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-ghpx-6xwq-2w4w
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-authentication-bypass-via-exec-wrapper
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-09-26T17:40:28.845771148
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-100561?¶
CVE-2026-100561 is a High (8.0) vulnerability: OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.3.22 and < 2026.8.1 contain an…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-100561?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-100561?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.