CVE-2026-27183
Shell Approval Bypass in OpenClaw system.run Dispatch Wrapper
Publication date: 2026-03-23
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.3.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.7 and involves a shell approval gating bypass. Specifically, it occurs in the system.run dispatch-wrapper handling, where attackers can bypass the shell wrapper approval requirements.
The issue arises because the approval classifier and execution planner apply different depth-boundary rules. This discrepancy allows exactly four transparent dispatch wrappers, such as repeated environment invocations before the command /bin/sh -c, to bypass the security allowlist approval gating by misaligning classification with execution planning.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass shell wrapper approval requirements, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution or actions that should be restricted by security policies.
Because the security allowlist gating can be circumvented, attackers might execute commands without proper authorization, which could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized system access depending on the environment and usage.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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