VDB-352087 · CVE-2026-22172 · GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8

OpenClaw up to 2026.3.11 WebSocket Connect Path authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.11. Affected is an unknown function of the component WebSocket Connect Path Handler. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-22172. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.11. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebSocket Connect Path Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-22172 since 01/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2026-13704) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0727). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Open Source OpenClaw

Productinfo

Type

Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

OpenClaw

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 9.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.12

Timelineinfo

01/06/2026 CVE reserved
03/20/2026 +73 days Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/30/2026 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22172 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22172
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352087
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0727 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2026 17:26
Updated: 03/30/2026 08:44
Changes: 03/20/2026 17:26 (76), 03/20/2026 17:39 (1), 03/26/2026 20:37 (1), 03/30/2026 08:44 (7)
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