OpenClaw before 2026.3.8 contains an approval bypass vulnerability in system.run where mutable script operands are not bound across approval and execution phases. Attackers can obtain approval for script execution, modify the approved script file before execution, and execute different content while maintaining the same approved command shape.
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
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial 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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2026.3.8
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References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c76d29208bf6a7f058d2cf582519d28069e…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/cf3a479bd1204f62eef7dd82b4aa328749a…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8g75-q649-6pv6
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-script-content-modification-via-m…
disclosure@vulncheck.com