Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where clients with operator.write scope can approve or deny exec approval requests by sending the /approve chat command. The /approve command path invokes exec.approval.resolve through an internal privileged gateway client, bypassing the operator.approvals permission check that protects direct RPC calls.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.2 | 2026.2.2 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.2 | 2026.2.2 | GHSA-mqpw-46fh-299h |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0424 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 5, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-mqpw-46fh-299h) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 - Authorization Bypass via /approve Chat Command third-party-advisory