CVE-2026-32898
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CVE-2026-32898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.23 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the ACP client that auto-approves tool calls based on untrusted toolCall.kind metadata and permissive name heuristics. Attackers can bypass interactive approval prompts for read-class operations by spoofing tool metadata or using non-core read-like names to reach auto-approve paths.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.23 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the ACP client that auto-approves tool calls based on untrusted toolCall.kind metadata and permissive name heuristics. Attackers can bypass interactive approval prompts for read-class operations by spoofing tool metadata or using non-core read-like names to reach auto-approve paths.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.23 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7jx5-9fjg-hp4mMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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