CVE-2026-29607
Authorization Bypass in OpenClaw Allows Remote Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.22 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-29607 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22. It occurs in the allow-always wrapper persistence mechanism, which improperly persists approval for wrapper-level allowlist entries based on the wrapper invocation rather than the actual inner executable being run.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This flaw allows attackers to bypass future approval checks by reusing an approved wrapper command to execute different inner payloads without additional approval. Essentially, attackers can approve benign wrapped commands and then execute unauthorized commands, leading to remote code execution on gateway and node-host execution flows.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The root cause is that the system trusts the wrapper executable path instead of unwrapping it to verify the inner executable's intent, broadening the trust boundary and enabling approval bypass."}] [1, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems by bypassing approval checks. Attackers can leverage approved benign wrapper commands to run unauthorized payloads without further approval.
The impact includes remote code execution on both gateway and node-host execution flows, which can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Remote code execution (RCE) on gateway and node-host systems.
- Bypassing security approval mechanisms, leading to unauthorized command execution.
- Potential privilege escalation and system compromise.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-29607 vulnerability, you should upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.2.22 or later, which contains the fix for the authorization bypass issue.
Until the upgrade can be applied, it is recommended to run OpenClaw with stricter execution policies such as setting the execution approval mode to ask=always or security=deny. This prevents unauthorized command execution by requiring explicit approval for each command.