How severe is CVE-2026-43574?

CVE-2026-43574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-43574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-43574?

CVE-2026-43574 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43574?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-43574 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-43574 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27299.

When was CVE-2026-43574 published?

CVE-2026-43574 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-43574

CVE-2026-43574 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-183.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27299
Weakness: CWE-183
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as explicit approval authorization. Attackers can resolve pending approvals without proper authorization by exploiting this logic flaw if they know an approval id.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-43574?: OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as explicit approval authorization. Attackers can resolve pending approvals without proper authorization by exploiting this logic flaw if they know an approval id.
How severe is CVE-2026-43574?: CVE-2026-43574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-43574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-43574?: CVE-2026-43574 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43574?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-43574 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-43574 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27299.
When was CVE-2026-43574 published?: CVE-2026-43574 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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