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CVE-2026-43569: OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace plugins to be...

HIGH CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.07%

Published: May 5, 2026 | Last Modified: May 5, 2026

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace plugins to be auto-enabled during non-interactive onboarding when provider auth choices are shadowed. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious workspace plugins that are automatically selected and enabled during authentication setup without explicit user consent.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.07% (21th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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