Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: `/phone arm`/`/phone disarm` Bypasses `operator.admin` Scope Check for External Channels (CVE-2026-41375)
Description
The Openclaw CLI versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.3.28 contain a vulnerability where the `/phone arm` and `/phone disarm` commands bypass the `operator.admin` scope check for external channels. This issue was fixed in version 2026.3.28. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity and has no known exploits in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
Openclaw CLI versions >=2026.1.29 and <2026.3.28 have a security flaw in which the `/phone arm` and `/phone disarm` commands bypass the `operator.admin` scope check when executed via external channels. This allows unauthorized users to perform these actions without proper administrative scope validation. The maintainers accepted the issue and fixed it in commit aa66ae1fc797d3298cc409ed2c5da69a89950a45, released in version 2026.3.28.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can bypass the intended administrative scope check for the `/phone arm` and `/phone disarm` commands on external channels, potentially allowing them to arm or disarm phone-related functions without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized control over phone system states.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Openclaw CLI version 2026.3.28 or later, where the bypass issue has been fixed. The fix is officially released and available. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-41375
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6ac2459f12601ec6a3165d73
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:03 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:47:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
Views: 1
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