OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the HTTP /v1/models endpoint that fails to enforce operator read scope requirements. Attackers with only operator.approvals scope can enumerate gateway model metadata through the HTTP compatibility route, bypassing the stricter WebSocket RPC authorization checks.
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
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/06de515b6c42816b62ec752e1c221cab67b…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-68f8-9mhj-h2mp
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-http-v1-…
disclosure@vulncheck.com