OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a policy bypass vulnerability where queued node actions are not revalidated against current command policy when delivered. Attackers can exploit stale allowlists or declarations that survive policy tightening to execute unauthorized commands.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult 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
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ec2c6d83b9f5f91d6d9094842e0f19b88e6…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wj55-88gf-x564
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-policy-bypass-via-unvalidated-que…
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