High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Apr 28, 2026· Updated Apr 30, 2026
CVE-2026-42423
CVE-2026-42423
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an approval-timeout fallback mechanism that bypasses strictInlineEval explicit-approval requirements on gateway and node exec hosts. Attackers can exploit this timeout fallback to execute inline eval commands that should require explicit user approval, circumventing the intended security boundary.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.4.8 | 2026.4.8 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-q2gc-xjqw-qp89ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q2gc-xjqw-qp89nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42423ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-strictinlineeval-approval-boundary-bypass-via-approval-timeout-fallbacknvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
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