CVE-2026-101879
Received Received - Intake

OpenClaw Windows Node Missing Authorization Allows Unauthorized Screen, Camera, and Location Capture

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw Windows Node before 2026.7.1-3 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in NodeService capture handlers that allows connected gateways or agents to perform screen snapshots, camera snaps, and location captures without consent prompts. Attackers can invoke screen.snapshot, camera.snap, and location.get over the node WebSocket to silently capture screenshots, photograph users through webcams, and obtain device geolocation without user interaction.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-10-01
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-101879
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90252

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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw windows_node to 2026.7.1-3 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-101879 is a missing authorization vulnerability in OpenClaw Windows Node before version 2026.7.1-3. It allows connected gateways or agents to silently capture screenshots, webcam images, and geolocation data without user consent by invoking functions like screen.snapshot, camera.snap, and location.get over the node's WebSocket interface.

Detection Guidance

Check OpenClaw Windows Node version with 'OpenClaw.Tray.WinUI.exe --version' or via Windows Programs list. Monitor WebSocket traffic for unauthorized screen.snapshot, camera.snap, or location.get commands. Inspect system logs for unexpected camera or screen activity indicators.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability enables attackers to capture sensitive information without your knowledge, including on-screen content, your surroundings via webcam, and real-time location data. The lack of consent prompts or visible indicators allows repeated, covert data collection, posing serious privacy risks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA by enabling unauthorized collection of personal data (screenshots, images, location) without explicit user consent. Non-compliance could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade to OpenClaw Windows Node version 2026.7.1-3 or later immediately. Disable WebSocket access from untrusted gateways or agents. Review and revoke any suspicious permissions in OpenClaw settings. Monitor for unauthorized capture attempts in logs.

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