CVE-2026-28473
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Authorization Bypass in OpenClaw Exec Approval via /approve Command

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: VulnCheck

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.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28473
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9919
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.2 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 and involves an authorization bypass. Specifically, clients who have the operator.write scope can approve or deny exec approval requests by using the /approve chat command. This command triggers the exec.approval.resolve function through an internal privileged gateway client, which bypasses the usual operator.approvals permission check that normally protects direct RPC calls.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows clients with operator.write scope to bypass permission checks and approve or deny exec approval requests without proper authorization. This can lead to unauthorized execution approvals, potentially allowing attackers to perform privileged actions or escalate their privileges within the system.

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