Summary
OpenClaw: config.get redaction bypass through sourceConfig and runtimeConfig aliases
config.get redaction bypass through sourceConfig and runtimeConfig aliases.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw - Ecosystem: npm
- Affected versions:
< 2026.4.14 - Patched versions:
>= 2026.4.14
Technical Details
The fix explicitly overwrites sourceConfig and runtimeConfig with the same redacted copies used for resolved and config, including the invalid-snapshot branch. Tests now cover both alias fields.
Fix Commit(s)
86734ef93a2f25063371b04f1946eb300548acd4- PR: #66030
Release Process Note
Users should upgrade to openclaw 2026.4.14 or newer. The latest npm release, 2026.4.14, already includes the fix.
Credits
Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.
Impact
An authenticated gateway client with config read access could receive unredacted secrets through alias fields that survived redaction, including provider API keys, gateway auth material, and channel credentials.
Affected versions
Security releases
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The issue was fixed in #66030. The first stable tag containing the fix is v2026.4.14, and [email protected] includes the fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-43528? CVE-2026-43528 is a high-severity security vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions < 2026.4.14. It is fixed in 2026.4.14.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by CVE-2026-43528? openclaw (npm) versions < 2026.4.14 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-43528? Yes. CVE-2026-43528 is fixed in 2026.4.14. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2026-43528 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-43528 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2026-43528 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-43528? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.4.14 or later.