---
id: CVE-2026-100545
title: >-
  OpenClaw (npm package `openclaw`) before 2026.8.1 incorrectly enforces sender
  tool policies during session-memory filename generation
summary: >-
  OpenClaw (npm package `openclaw`) before 2026.8.1 incorrectly enforces sender
  tool policies during session-memory filename generation. In affected versions,
  filename generation created an embedded helper that retained tools which the
  ori…
severity: medium
cvss: 5.3
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'
cwe:
  - CWE-863
vendor: OpenClaw
product: OpenClaw
affected:
  - OpenClaw < 2026.8.1
published: '2026-09-26'
updated: '2026-09-26'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-26T03:17:00.590'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-100545'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5fwv-rrvp-8xvr
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
  - url: >-
      https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-policy-bypass-via-session-filename-generation
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-09-26T03:25:24.680Z'
---

## Overview

OpenClaw (npm package `openclaw`) before 2026.8.1 incorrectly enforces sender tool policies during session-memory filename generation. In affected versions, filename generation created an embedded helper that retained tools which the originating sender's policy had removed. When session-memory filename generation was enabled for an agent reachable by lower-trust senders, model-mediated instructions could cause the helper to invoke tools outside that sender's effective policy; the demonstrated impact was the creation of persistent scheduled work. Exploitability depends on the model acting on the injected instruction and on which tools the helper exposes. The issue is fixed in 2026.8.1; as a workaround, disable session-memory filename generation for agents reachable by lower-trust senders.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.