OpenClaw versions before 2026.8.1 fail to bind working directory context to reusable exec approvals, allowing approved commands to execute in different directories. Attackers with an allow-always approval can reuse it to run the same command against unreviewed files or repositories with materially different effects.
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-exec-approval-directory-binding
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3mq7-q27j-mq7q
Published: 2026-09-26
Updated: 2026-09-28
Base Score: 8.5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:N
Severity: High
Base Score: 7.3
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity: High
Base Score: 8.5
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Severity: High
EPSS: 0.00185