OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the POST /reset-profile endpoint that allows authenticated callers with operator.write access to browser.request to bypass profile mutation restrictions. Attackers can invoke POST /reset-profile through the browser.request surface to stop the running browser, close Playwright connections, and move profile directories to Trash, crossing intended privilege boundaries.
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
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4dcc39c25c6cc63fedfd004f52d17371657…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e7d11f6c33e223a0dd8a21cfe01076bd76c…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xp9r-prpg-373r
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-incorrect-authorization-in-post-r…
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