Duplicate Advisory: OpenClaw: QQBot native approval buttons did not enforce configured approver identity
### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-mgq6-vr84-7m2j. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in QQBot native approval buttons that fails to enforce configured approver identity. Non-approver users can click approval buttons to resolve pending exec or plugin approval requests without proper authorization.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenClaw before version 2026.5.18 has a vulnerability classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) in its QQBot native approval buttons. The vulnerability permits non-approver users to bypass configured approver identity checks and approve pending exec or plugin requests without proper authorization. This represents an authorization bypass that could lead to unauthorized actions being approved within the system. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn, but the original vulnerability affects all versions prior to 2026.5.18.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users with limited privileges to approve execution or plugin requests that should require higher-level authorization. This could lead to unauthorized code execution or plugin activation, potentially compromising system integrity or security. The severity is high due to the potential for privilege escalation and unauthorized approvals.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links are provided and the advisory is withdrawn as a duplicate, users should refer to the original advisory GHSA-mgq6-vr84-7m2j for remediation steps. Until a fix is applied, restrict access to approval functions to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized approval actions.
Duplicate Advisory: OpenClaw: QQBot native approval buttons did not enforce configured approver identity
Description
### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-mgq6-vr84-7m2j. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in QQBot native approval buttons that fails to enforce configured approver identity. Non-approver users can click approval buttons to resolve pending exec or plugin approval requests without proper authorization.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenClaw before version 2026.5.18 has a vulnerability classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) in its QQBot native approval buttons. The vulnerability permits non-approver users to bypass configured approver identity checks and approve pending exec or plugin requests without proper authorization. This represents an authorization bypass that could lead to unauthorized actions being approved within the system. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn, but the original vulnerability affects all versions prior to 2026.5.18.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users with limited privileges to approve execution or plugin requests that should require higher-level authorization. This could lead to unauthorized code execution or plugin activation, potentially compromising system integrity or security. The severity is high due to the potential for privilege escalation and unauthorized approvals.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links are provided and the advisory is withdrawn as a duplicate, users should refer to the original advisory GHSA-mgq6-vr84-7m2j for remediation steps. Until a fix is applied, restrict access to approval functions to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized approval actions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a46ecae27e9c7971943b8d4
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:56:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:05:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 12:27:30 UTC
Views: 4
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