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CVE-2026-28473: OpenClaw authorization bypass: operator.write can resolve exec approvals via chat.send -> /approve

February 17, 2026 (updated March 6, 2026)

A gateway client authenticated with a device token scoped only to operator.write (without operator.approvals) could approve/deny pending exec approval requests by sending a chat message containing the built-in /approve command.

exec.approval.resolve is correctly scoped to operator.approvals for direct RPC calls, but the /approve command path invoked it via an internal privileged gateway client.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-mqpw-46fh-299h
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/efe2a464afcff55bb5a95b959e6bd9ec0fef086e
  • github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mqpw-46fh-299h
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28473
  • www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-approve-chat-command

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Affected versions

All versions before 2026.2.2

Fixed versions

  • 2026.2.2

Solution

Upgrade to version 2026.2.2 or above.

Impact 9.8 CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Source file

npm/openclaw/CVE-2026-28473.yml

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