OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot up to 2026.2.14 Setting unnecessary privileges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.2.14. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Setting Handler. This manipulation causes unnecessary privileges. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-27002. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.2.14 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unnecessary privileges vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-250. The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to version 2026.2.15, a configuration injection issue in the Docker tool sandbox could allow dangerous Docker options (bind mounts, host networking, unconfined profiles) to be applied, enabling container escape or host data access. OpenClaw 2026.2.15 blocks dangerous sandbox Docker settings and includes runtime enforcement when building `docker create` args; config-schema validation for `network=host`, `seccompProfile=unconfined`, `apparmorProfile=unconfined`; and security audit findings to surface dangerous sandbox docker config. As a workaround, do not configure `agents.*.sandbox.docker.binds` to mount system directories or Docker socket paths, keep `agents.*.sandbox.docker.network` at `none` (default) or `bridge`, and do not use `unconfined` for seccomp/AppArmor profiles.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-27002 since 02/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299798 (OpenClaw < 2026.2.15 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (299798) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0459). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unnecessary privileges
CWE: CWE-250
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 299798
Nessus Name: OpenClaw < 2026.2.15 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot 2026.2.15

Timelineinfo

02/17/2026 CVE reserved
02/20/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
02/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/24/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-27002 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27002
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347017
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0459 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2026 01:20
Updated: 02/24/2026 00:32
Changes: 02/20/2026 01:20 (65), 02/20/2026 04:49 (7), 02/22/2026 05:41 (11), 02/24/2026 00:32 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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