#VU125227 Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw
Published: April 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125227
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Software vendor:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to approve pending host execution.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in Discord text approval commands when processing the `/approve` command for pending exec approvals. A remote user can send an approval command without being in the configured approver allowlist to approve pending host execution.
The issue affects `extensions/discord/src/exec-approvals.ts` and `src/auto-reply/reply/commands-approve.ts`.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.