{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/cve-2026-43569/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-43569"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["OpenClaw"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["authentication bypass","plugin vulnerability","cve-2026-43569"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["OpenClaw"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.9 are susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-43569). This flaw stems from the auto-enablement of untrusted workspace plugins during non-interactive onboarding processes, specifically when provider authentication choices are shadowed. An attacker can exploit this by crafting malicious workspace plugins, which are then automatically selected and enabled during the authentication setup, without requiring explicit user consent. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it could lead to arbitrary code execution, data theft, or other malicious activities within the affected OpenClaw environment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious OpenClaw workspace plugin.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker deploys or hosts the malicious plugin in a location accessible to the OpenClaw instance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA user initiates a non-interactive onboarding process within OpenClaw.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the onboarding, the system attempts to authenticate via a provider where authentication choices are shadowed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious plugin is automatically selected and enabled due to the authentication bypass vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious plugin executes arbitrary code within the OpenClaw environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-43569 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code within the OpenClaw environment. This can lead to the compromise of sensitive data, disruption of services, and potential complete system takeover. The lack of explicit user consent during plugin enablement makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous, as users may be unaware of the risks posed by the malicious plugin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.9 or later to patch CVE-2026-43569.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor OpenClaw instances for the installation and auto-enablement of new workspace plugins, especially during onboarding processes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strict plugin validation and vetting procedures to prevent the introduction of malicious plugins into the OpenClaw environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Suspicious OpenClaw Plugin Installation\u003c/code\u003e to identify potentially malicious plugin installations based on file creation events.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable and review OpenClaw\u0026rsquo;s audit logging to track plugin installations and configuration changes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-05T12:16:20Z","date_published":"2026-05-05T12:16:20Z","id":"/briefs/2026-05-openclaw-auth-bypass/","summary":"OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass, allowing attackers to auto-enable malicious workspace plugins during non-interactive onboarding, leading to potential arbitrary code execution and data compromise.","title":"OpenClaw Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2026-43569)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-openclaw-auth-bypass/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Cve-2026-43569","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}