OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a settings reconciliation vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass intended deny-all revocations by exploiting empty allowlist handling. The vulnerability treats explicit empty allowlists as unset during reconciliation, silently undoing intended access control denials and restoring previously revoked permissions.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial 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/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a31…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-pw7h-9g6p-c378
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-settings-reconciliation-bypass-vi…
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