Unauthorized Access to Gateway Control UI Configuration in OpenClaw

openclaw Updated 05 May 2026

Summary

04/05/2026

Disclosed on

MODERATE

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

6.9

CVSS Score

GHSA-93rg-2xm5-2p9v: OpenClaw's Gateway Control UI bootstrap config required Gateway auth. Affects openclaw versions < 2026.4.22. Fixed in 2026.4.22. How to fix ↓

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Background

OpenClaw is an open-source project that provides a Gateway Control UI for managing and configuring gateways. It allows users to interact with various gateway functionalities through a web interface. The package is designed to ensure secure access to sensitive configurations, but a recent vulnerability has been identified that compromises this security.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from the Gateway Control UI bootstrap configuration endpoint, which was accessible without proper authentication even when Gateway authentication was enabled. This flaw could allow unauthorized users to read sensitive configuration fields that are meant to be protected, potentially leading to exposure of critical information and unauthorized access to the Control UI.

How To Fix

Latest published version: 2026.10.6 as of 22 Oct 2026

npm install openclaw@2026.10.6

Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.

If you need the minimum change

2026.4.22

This is the first release that contains the fix.

npm install openclaw@2026.4.22

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Workaround

As a temporary workaround, ensure that Gateway authentication is enabled and restrict access to the Control UI until the package is updated. Regularly monitor access logs for any unauthorized attempts.

Conclusion

In summary, the OpenClaw package has a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive configuration data in the Gateway Control UI. It is crucial to update to version 2026.4.22 to mitigate this risk. Users are encouraged to monitor their applications for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.

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