CVE-2026-28473

What it is

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where clients with operator.write scope can approve or deny exec approval requests by sending the /approve chat command. The /approve command path invokes exec.approval.resolve through an internal privileged gateway client, bypassing the operator.approvals permission check that protects direct RPC calls.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-03-05 22:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-03-05 22:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:28 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.2.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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