CVE-2026-43530 OpenClaw 2026.2.23 < 2026.4.12 - Weakened Exec Approval Binding via busybox and toybox Applet Execution
Attackers can bypass exec approval mechanisms in OpenClaw by exploiting opaque multi-call binaries in busybox and toybox applets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-43530?
CVE-2026-43530 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 5 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenClaw versions 2026.2.23 before 2026.4.12 contain a weakened exec approval binding vulnerability in busybox and toybox applet execution that allows attackers to obscure which applet would actually run. Attackers can exploit opaque multi-call binaries to bypass exec approval mechanisms and weaken risk classification of unsafe applet invocations.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43530?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | From 2026.2.23 | 2026.4.12 |
openclaw npm | From 2026.2.23 | 2026.4.12 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43530?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.4.12 or later.
Is CVE-2026-43530 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43530 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cq5-mf3v-mx44, MINI-969p-wxgf-fh32.