OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an allowlist parsing mismatch vulnerability in the macOS companion app that allows authenticated operators to bypass exec approval checks. Attackers with operator.write privileges and a paired macOS beta node can craft shell-chain payloads that pass incomplete allowlist validation and execute arbitrary commands on the paired host.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
Active
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.22
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References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5da03e622119fa012285cdb590fcf4264c9…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e371da38aab99521c4e076cd3d95fd775e0…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5f9p-f3w2-fwch
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-parsing-mismatch-in-sys…
disclosure@vulncheck.com