OpenClaw: Trusted-proxy Control UI WebSocket accepted client-declared scopes before pairing
Affects openclawSource GCVE Database
CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2026.5.18 soon.
Data as of 2 Jul 2026, 23:20 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.5.18
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWhat to do
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.5.18.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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| npmopenclaw | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Until the upgrade is applied, restrict trusted-proxy Control UI access to only those users who are authorized for the scopes they request. Additionally, restart the gateway after any changes to trusted-proxy authorization policies to ensure proper enforcement.
Description
OpenClaw's trusted-proxy Control UI mode improperly accepted client-declared operator scopes on WebSocket connections before these scopes were validated and bound to a server-approved pairing or authorization baseline. This vulnerability affects deployments using the trusted-proxy authentication mode, allowing a restricted or unpaired trusted-proxy client to gain elevated operator.admin authority on a live WebSocket connection. The issue is resolved in OpenClaw version 2026.5.18 and later.