OpenClaw up to 2026.7.0 Browser Tool allowHostControl privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.7.0. It has been declared as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Browser Tool. Executing a manipulation of the argument allowHostControl can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-100589. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.7.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Browser Tool. The manipulation of the argument allowHostControl with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 contain a sandbox bypass vulnerability in the browser tool that allows sandboxed sessions to access paired node browser actions despite allowHostControl=false configuration. Attackers with control over sandboxed agent input can select a paired node and perform host browser operations, inspecting or manipulating the connected browser profile and its authenticated state.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-100589 since 09/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 2026.7.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-87462). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.7.1

Timelineinfo

09/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/26/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-100589 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-100589
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-410584
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2026 05:35
Updated: 09/26/2026 07:00
Changes: 09/26/2026 05:35 (77), 09/26/2026 07:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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