CVE-2026-100591: OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 Authentication Bypass via Active Memory
OpenClaw is an npm-distributed agent gateway. In versions before 2026.7.1, the global Active Memory toggle mutations could omit owner checks. An authorized non-owner external-channel sender could therefore persistently enable or disable Active Memory for the Gateway, disabling memory recall for future sessions or re-enabling global recall where the owner expected it to remain disabled. The issue is limited to persistent global on/off mutations; session-level controls and read-only status remain governed by existing command policy. The issue is fixed in version 2026.7.1. (Suggested title: "OpenClaw before 2026.7.1 missing owner authorization check on Active Memory global toggles".)
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OpenClawto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2026.7.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An authorized external-channel sender who is not the Gateway owner can exploit it. The attacker must be able to send commands through an external channel; unauthenticated attackers are not described as affected.
What changes can an attacker make?
They can persistently enable or disable the Gateway-wide Active Memory setting. Disabling it can prevent memory recall in future sessions, while enabling it can restore global recall when the owner intended it to remain off.
Are session-level memory controls or status queries affected?
No. The issue is limited to persistent global on/off mutations; session-level controls and read-only status remain subject to the existing command policy.
What version fixes the issue?
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.7.1, which includes the fix for the missing owner authorization checks on global Active Memory toggles.