Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 20, 2026· Updated Mar 20, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.3.12 - Scope Elevation in WebSocket Shared-Auth Connections
CVE-2026-22172
Description
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 unauthorized scopes such as operator.admin and perform admin-only gateway operations.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.12 | 2026.3.12 |
Affected products
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References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-elevation-in-websocket-shared-auth-connectionsmitrethird-party-advisory
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5e389d5e7c9233ec91026ab2fea299ebaf3249f6ghsaWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/44306ghsaWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.12ghsaWEB
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