Vulnerability Intelligence Report
OpenClaw < 2026.3.12 - Scope Elevation in WebSocket Shared-Auth Connections
CVE-2026-22172
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.4
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:0.51%
Executive Threat Verdict
Evaluating...
Evaluating Threat Landscape...
Assessing known weaponization, exploitation telemetry, and federal advisories.
Attack Surface
—
Authentication
—
Weaponization
—
SSVC Action
—
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-862 ↗CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 0 < 2026.3.12 (affected), 2026.3.12 (unaffected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.505%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | VulnCheck · Bug Bounty Provider · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-01-06T16:47:17 |
| Published | 2026-03-20T14:48:28 |
| Patch Date | 2026-03-13 |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-20T18:06:50 |
Community Chatter & Buzz