#VU125231 Improper access control in OpenClaw
Published: April 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125231
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Software vendor:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to weaken execution approval boundaries.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in src/infra/exec-approvals-allowlist.ts when commands are routed through dispatch wrappers. A local user can obtain a one-time approval for a wrapper carrier executable to weaken execution approval boundaries.
A one-time approval could persist a broader future allowlist entry than intended because the wrapper carrier executable could be trusted instead of the actual invoked target.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.