OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where clients with operator.write scope can approve or deny exec approval requests by sending the /approve chat command. The /approve command path invokes exec.approval.resolve through an internal privileged gateway client, bypassing the operator.approvals permission check that protects direct RPC calls.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/efe2a464afcff55bb5a95b959e6bd9ec0fe…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mqpw-46fh-299h
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-approve-…
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