Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

It can be, if the chat or command interface is reachable over the network and an attacker can obtain or compromise an account with `operator.write` scope. The exploit still requires valid authentication but bypasses the intended approval-specific permission checks.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this?

The attacker needs an authenticated identity with `operator.write` scope and the ability to send `/approve` commands through the chat or bot interface. They do not need the higher-privileged `operator.approvals` permission that should normally guard approval resolution.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

Route all approval resolution actions through a single, shared authorization layer that enforces `operator.approvals` for every call, regardless of entry point. Any internal gateway or bot should act as a transparent proxy that reuses this check instead of using its own elevated credentials.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

Authorization Bypass via Chat Command Routing (CWE-863) in OpenClaw Exec Approvals

CVE-2026-28473

Published:

Mar 5, 2026

Status:

Received

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Authorization Bypass

CWE:

CWE-863

Impact:

Privilege Escalation / Unauthorized Operation Approval

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Authorization Bypass

CWE:

CWE-863

Impact:

Privilege Escalation / Unauthorized Operation Approval

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Authorization Bypass via Chat Command Routing (CWE-863) in OpenClaw Exec Approvals

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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