Summary
OpenClaw: Memory dreaming config persistence was reachable from operator.write commands
Memory dreaming config persistence was reachable from operator.write commands.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw - Ecosystem: npm
- Affected versions:
>= 2026.4.5 < 2026.4.10 - Patched versions:
>= 2026.4.10
Technical Details
The fix requires admin scope for persistent dreaming gateway toggles.
Fix Commit(s)
6af17b39e11f5f35e23b7e5a5f71a7d0aa3c7310- PR: #63872
Release Process Note
Users should upgrade to openclaw 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, 2026.4.14, already includes the fix.
Credits
Thanks to @zpbrent and @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.
Impact
A write-scoped gateway path could toggle persistent memory dreaming settings through /dreaming, crossing into an admin-class configuration mutation.
The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions. Typical impact: unauthorized data access or execution of privileged operations.
Affected versions
Security releases
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The issue was fixed in #63872. The first stable tag containing the fix is v2026.4.10, and [email protected] includes the fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-43568? CVE-2026-43568 is a medium-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions >= 2026.4.5, < 2026.4.10. It is fixed in 2026.4.10. The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by CVE-2026-43568? openclaw (npm) versions >= 2026.4.5, < 2026.4.10 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-43568? Yes. CVE-2026-43568 is fixed in 2026.4.10. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2026-43568 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-43568 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-2026-43568 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-2026-43568? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.4.10 or later.