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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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4Blast Radius
ecosystem impact- 3 npm packages depend on openclaw (3 direct, 0 indirect)
Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 2026.3.11.
DescriptionCVE.org
OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing write-scoped callers to reach admin-only session reset logic. Attackers with operator.write scope can issue agent requests containing /new or /reset slash commands to reset targeted conversation state without holding operator.admin privileges.
AnalysisAI
OpenClaw before version 2026.3.11 allows authenticated operators with write-scoped permissions to bypass authorization controls and execute admin-only session reset functionality. Attackers holding operator.write privileges can issue agent requests containing /new or /reset slash commands to reset conversation state without requiring operator.admin credentials, resulting in unauthorized modification of session data. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.9 and affects the core authorization logic that protects sensitive administrative operations.
Technical ContextAI
OpenClaw implements a scope-based authorization model where API callers are granted specific privileges such as operator.write and operator.admin. The vulnerability exists in the slash command processing logic for agent requests, where authorization checks fail to properly enforce the elevation requirement between write-scoped and admin-scoped operations. The root cause falls under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), indicating a flaw in the access control mechanism that protects the /new and /reset endpoints. These commands directly manipulate conversation session state, which should be restricted to administrative users. The vulnerability affects all versions of the OpenClaw application prior to 2026.3.11, as identified in the CPE cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*.
RemediationAI
Vendor-released patch: OpenClaw 2026.3.11 or later. Organizations should immediately upgrade to version 2026.3.11 to remediate the authorization bypass. If immediate patching is not possible, administrators should review and restrict the assignment of operator.write scope to trusted users only, and implement additional access controls or monitoring on agent requests containing /new and /reset slash commands. Consult the GitHub Security Advisory (https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jf6w-m8jw-jfxc) for additional context and guidance from the OpenClaw maintainers.
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Same weakness CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-17001
GHSA-jgqj-5ggg-rgg4