CVE-2026-16122 nextlevelbuilder GoClaw exec_approval.go matchesAllowlist authorization
Attackers can bypass execution approval checks in GoClaw to run unauthorized commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16122?
CVE-2026-16122 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw, published on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw up to 3.13.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function extractBin/RequestApproval/matchesAllowlist of the file internal/tools/exec_approval.go. The manipulation results in incorrect authorization. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16122?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16122?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16122 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-16122 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16122 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g748-qfrv-53vm.