Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a settings reconciliation vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass intended deny-all revocations by exploiting empty allowlist handling. The vulnerability treats explicit empty allowlists as unset during reconciliation, silently undoing intended access control denials and restoring previously revoked permissions.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.22 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a3122f93Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-pw7h-9g6p-c378Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-settings-reconciliation-bypass-via-empty-allowlistThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 10, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed