---
id: CVE-2026-100587
title: >-
  OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly validate owner
  authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command
summary: >-
  OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly validate owner
  authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command. Non-owner
  channel senders can install arbitrary plugins and execute MCP processes with
  OpenClaw user privileg…
severity: high
cvss: 8.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-862
vendor: OpenClaw
product: OpenClaw
affected:
  - OpenClaw < 2026.7.1
published: '2026-09-26'
updated: '2026-09-26'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-26T03:17:06.810'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-100587'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-pjjr-5qhr-5w6r
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
  - url: >-
      https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.7.1-authorization-bypass-via-codex-install
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-09-26T03:25:24.694Z'
---

## Overview

OpenClaw versions before 2026.7.1 fail to properly validate owner authorization in the Codex computer-use installation command. Non-owner channel senders can install arbitrary plugins and execute MCP processes with OpenClaw user privileges, affecting host confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

## Remediation

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