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CVE-2026-22172
March 20, 2026
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.12 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WebSocket connect path that allows shared-token or password-authenticated connections to self-declare elevated scopes without server-side binding. Attackers can exploit this logic flaw to present unauthorized scopes such as operator.admin and perform admin-only gateway operations.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.3.12
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.3.12
Related Resources (6)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5e389d5e7c9233ec91026ab2fea299ebaf3249f6
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/44306
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.12
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-elevation-in-websocket-shared-auth-connections
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
9.4
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
HIGH
Subsequent System Integrity
HIGH
Subsequent System Availability
HIGH
CVSS v3
Base Score:
9.9
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Missing Authorization
CWE-862
Improper Privilege Management
CWE-269
EPSS
Base Score:
0.01