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

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Affected
OpenClaw OpenClaw
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

OpenClaw是OpenClaw开源的一个智能人工助理。 OpenClaw 2026.3.12之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于WebSocket连接路径存在授权绕过，可能导致攻击者执行仅限管理员的操作。

CVSS 9.9 · Critical EPSS 0.56% · P45

Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI

T1528 · Steal Application Access Token

Affected Version Matrix 2

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
OpenClaw OpenClaw < 2026.3.12 affected
2026.3.12 unaffected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-22172

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
OpenClaw < 2026.3.12 - Scope Elevation in WebSocket Shared-Auth Connections
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
授权机制缺失
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
OpenClaw 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw是OpenClaw开源的一个智能人工助理。 OpenClaw 2026.3.12之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于WebSocket连接路径存在授权绕过，可能导致攻击者执行仅限管理员的操作。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

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Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
OpenClaw OpenClaw 0 ~ 2026.3.12 -

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-22172 (2)

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: OpenClaw
Same vendor: OpenClaw
Same weakness: CWE-862

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