CVE-2026-22172 OpenClaw < 2026.3.12 - Scope Elevation in WebSocket Shared-Auth Connections

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.12 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WebSocket connect path that allows shared-token or password-authenticated connections to self-declare elevated scopes without server-side binding. Attackers can exploit this logic flaw to present unauthorize...

CVE-2026-22172

OpenClaw is affected: versions prior to 2026.3.12 contain an authorization bypass in the WebSocket connect path. The flaw lets shared-token or password-authenticated connections self-declare elevated scopes without server-side binding, enabling unauthorized scopes such as operator.admin and poten...

CVE-2026-22172 OpenClaw < 2026.3.12 - Scope Elevation in WebSocket Shared-Auth Connections

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.12 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WebSocket connect path that allows shared-token or password-authenticated connections to self-declare elevated scopes without server-side binding. Attackers can exploit this logic flaw to present unauthorize...

GHSA-553V-F69R-656J OpenClaw unpaired device identity can bypass operator pairing and self-assign operator scopes with shared auth

Summary A client using shared gateway auth could attach an unpaired device identity and request elevated operator scopes including operator.admin before pairing approval, enabling privilege escalation. Impact Attackers with valid shared gateway auth could self-assign higher operator scopes by...