Approval Context-Binding Weakness in OpenClaw Package

openclaw Updated 24 Mar 2026

Summary

21/03/2026

Disclosed on

LOW

Severity

No i

Fix available

Low

Severity

2.6

CVSS Score

GHSA-cjq8-m7wj-xmq9: Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-hjvp-qhm6-wrh2. Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

OpenClaw is an open-source framework designed for building and managing workflows in Node.js environments. It provides a robust system for executing tasks with approval workflows, ensuring that actions are validated before execution. However, versions prior to 2026.2.26 are susceptible to a significant vulnerability that compromises the integrity of these approval processes.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from an approval context-binding weakness in the system.run execution flows when the host is set to node. This flaw allows attackers to reuse previously approved requests by modifying environment variables, effectively bypassing execution-integrity controls. If an attacker gains access to an approval ID, they can exploit this weakness to execute unauthorized commands, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To rectify this vulnerability, it is essential to update the OpenClaw package to version 2026.2.26 or later. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal: npm install openclaw@2026.2.26. This will ensure that your application is protected against the identified vulnerability.

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Workaround

As a temporary measure, you can restrict access to approval IDs and implement additional validation checks on environment variables before executing system.run commands. This can help mitigate the risk until the package is updated.

Conclusion

The OpenClaw package has a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass approval workflows, posing significant risks to system integrity. It is crucial for users to update to the patched version 2026.2.26 or later to safeguard their applications.

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