CVE-2026-44994

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Control UI bootstrap config endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive configuration fields. Attackers can access the bootstrap config route without a valid Gateway token to expose sensitive bootstrap and config information intended only for authenticated Control UI sessions.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0011

Probability of exploitation

0.29%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	< 2026.4.22

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2321d67263bc710e357644d59f746b08d891051b https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-93rg-2xm5-2p9v https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-in-gateway-control-ui-bootstrap-config-endpoint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44994? +

OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Control UI bootstrap config endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive configuration fields. Attackers can access the bootstrap config route without a valid Gateway token to expose sensitive bootstrap and config information intended only for authenticated Control UI sessions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-44994? +

CVE-2026-44994 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0011, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-44994? +

CVE-2026-44994 affects products from openclaw, specifically: openclaw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44994? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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