CVE-2026-43569: OpenClaw Workspace Provider Auth Choices Could Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-829
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-43569 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) workspace provider auth choices could vulnerability (CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves workspace provider auth choices could auto-enable untrusted provider plugins. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.9.

CVE-2026-43569 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-43569
GHSA Identifier GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-43569

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.4.9 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.9
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-43569, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.4.9), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere, where the product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. In OpenClaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Summary Workspace provider auth choices could auto-enable untrusted provider plugins. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.9` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.9` ## Impact Non-interactive onboarding could select a provider auth choice shadowed by an untrusted workspace plugin, auto-enabling that plugin during auth setup. ## Technical Details The fix prefers trusted provider origins for auth choices and excludes untrusted workspace choices unless they are explicitly enabled. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #62368. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.9`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `2d97eae53e212ae26f3aebcd6a50ffc6877f770d` - PR: #62368 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.9 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zpbrent for reporting this issue.

CVE-2026-43569 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.9
2026.4.9

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-939r-rj45-g2rj
NVD — CVE-2026-43569 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43569
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/62368
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2d97eae53e212ae26f3aebcd6a50ffc6877f770d
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-provider-plugin-auto-enablement-via-workspace-provider-auth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43569?
CVE-2026-43569 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Workspace provider auth choices could auto-enable untrusted provider plugins under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.9 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-43569?
Upgrading to 2026.4.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-43569?
CVE-2026-43569 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-43569?
CVE-2026-43569 is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere (The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-43569?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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