OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain an approval gating bypass vulnerability in system.run allowlist mode where nested transparent dispatch wrappers can suppress shell-wrapper detection. Attackers can exploit this by chaining multiple dispatch wrappers like /usr/bin/env to execute /bin/sh -c commands without triggering the expected approval prompt in allowlist plus ask=on-miss configurations.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
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
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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2026.2.24
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/57c9a18180c8b14885bbd95474cbb17ff2d…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-ccg8-46r6-9qgj
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-gating-bypass-via-dispat…
disclosure@vulncheck.com