CVE-2026-43530

HIGH

OpenClaw 2026.2.23 < 2026.4.12 - Weakened Exec Approval Binding via busybox and toybox Applet Execution

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.2.23 before 2026.4.12 contain a weakened exec approval binding vulnerability in busybox and toybox applet execution that allows attackers to obscure which applet would actually run. Attackers can exploit opaque multi-call binaries to bypass exec approval mechanisms and weaken risk classification of unsafe applet invocations.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-2cq5-mf3v-mx44)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2cq5-mf3v-mx44
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw 2026.2.23 < 2026.4.12 - Weakened Exec Approval Binding via busybox and toybox Applet Execution
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-weakened-exec-approval-binding-via-busybox-and-toybox-applet-execution

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 15.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 2026.2.23 - 2026.4.12npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.2.23 - 2026.4.12
openclaw/openclaw 2026.2.23 - 2026.4.12
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.4.12
Published May 05, 2026
Tracked Since May 05, 2026