CVE-2026-43585
CVE-2026-43585 · OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Bearer Token Validation Bypass via Stale SecretRef Resolution
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OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 captures resolved bearer-auth configuration at startup, allowing revoked tokens to remain valid after SecretRef rotation. Gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers fail to re-resolve authentication per-request, enabling attackers to use rotated-out bearer tokens for unauthorized gateway access.
CVSS 9.2 · Critical · EPSS 0.5% · Fix available
- Published
- Updated
Stack: node
Affected products and versions
Original sources
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xmxx-7p24-h892
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/acd4e0a32f12e1ad85f3130f63b42443ce90f094
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bearer-token-validation-bypass-via-stale-secretref-resolution
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43585