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OpenClaw vulnerability

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in webhook TaskFlow cancellation that allows attackers to cancel unrelated sessions. An attacker with a webhook route secret can supply an arbitrary child session key to cancel ACP or subagent work outside the route's configured authority.

Published 26 Sep 2026Updated 26 Sep 20262 sources
CVSS 2.3
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What happened

OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in webhook TaskFlow cancellation that allows attackers to cancel unrelated sessions. An attacker with a webhook route secret can supply an arbitrary child session key to cancel ACP or subagent work outside the route's configured authority.

Affected versions

OpenClaw: before 2026.8.1 (semver) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

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