Summary
OpenClaw's mutating internal ACP chat commands missed operator.admin scope enforcement
Mutating internal ACP chat commands missed the operator.admin gate that should separate read-only and mutating control-plane actions.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected: < 2026.3.22
- Fixed: >= 2026.3.22
- Latest released tag checked:
v2026.3.23-2(630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87) - Latest published npm version checked:
2026.3.23-2
Fix Commit(s)
229426a257e49694a59fa4e3895861d02a4d767f
Release Status
The fix shipped in v2026.3.22 and remains present in v2026.3.23 and v2026.3.23-2.
Code-Level Confirmation
- src/auto-reply/reply/commands-acp.ts now requires operator.admin for mutating internal ACP actions.
- src/auto-reply/reply/commands-acp.test.ts ships regression coverage for non-admin denial and admin success cases.
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Impact
The application does not perform an authorization check before performing a sensitive operation. Typical impact: unauthorized access to restricted functionality or data.
Affected versions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF? GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions < 2026.3.22. It is fixed in 2026.3.22. The application does not perform an authorization check before performing a sensitive operation.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF? openclaw (npm) versions < 2026.3.22 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF? Yes. GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF is fixed in 2026.3.22. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-3W6X-GV34-MQPF? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.3.22 or later.