CVE-2026-45002 OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Hook Session-Key Bypass via Template Mapping
Attackers can bypass webhook routing isolation controls by exploiting template mappings to circumvent session key restrictions in OpenClaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-45002?
CVE-2026-45002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 11 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a hook session-key bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent the hooks.allowRequestSessionKey opt-in restriction. Attackers can render externally influenced session keys through templated hook mappings to bypass webhook routing isolation controls.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45002?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.4.20 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.4.20 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45002?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.4.20 or later.
Is CVE-2026-45002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45002 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-2xcp-x87w-q377, MINI-h6m3-8vx2-hwf3, MINI-vwc9-xcvq-ghvv.