OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 fails to enforce operator.admin scope on mutating internal ACP chat commands, allowing unauthorized modifications. Attackers without admin privileges can execute mutating control-plane actions by directly invoking affected ACP commands to bypass authorization gates.
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
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/229426a257e49694a59fa4e3895861d02a4…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-authorization-enforcement…
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