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.
Problem types
Product status
Any version before 2026.4.20
2026.4.20 (semver)
Credits
zsx (@zsxsoft)
KeenSecurityLab
qclawer
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2xcp-x87w-q377 (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-2xcp-x87w-q377))
github.com/...ommit/5275d008ed33203dba3f98e969ad683a65c416c3 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...session-key-bypass-via-template-mapping (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Hook Session-Key Bypass via Template Mapping)