How severe is CVE-2026-43585?

CVE-2026-43585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-43585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-43585?

CVE-2026-43585 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43585?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-43585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-43585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28182.

When was CVE-2026-43585 published?

CVE-2026-43585 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-43585

CVE-2026-43585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-672.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 9.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28182
Weakness: CWE-672
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 captures resolved bearer-auth configuration at startup, allowing revoked tokens to remain valid after SecretRef rotation. Gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers fail to re-resolve authentication per-request, enabling attackers to use rotated-out bearer tokens for unauthorized gateway access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-43585?: OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 captures resolved bearer-auth configuration at startup, allowing revoked tokens to remain valid after SecretRef rotation. Gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers fail to re-resolve authentication per-request, enabling attackers to use rotated-out bearer tokens for unauthorized gateway access.
How severe is CVE-2026-43585?: CVE-2026-43585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-43585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-43585?: CVE-2026-43585 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-43585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-43585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28182.
When was CVE-2026-43585 published?: CVE-2026-43585 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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