OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in exec allowlist glob matching that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond intended authorization. Attackers can craft input paths that traverse the allowlist glob patterns to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled.

OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in node exec approvals that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization by using different gateway and node environments. Attackers can exploit mismatched environment configurations to persist or execute actions that exceed the caller's approved permissions.

OpenClaw 2026.3.28 before 2026.5.19 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the browser act route that fails to properly validate current-tab URL checks. Attackers with lower-trust access or configured input paths can perform actions requiring stronger authorization or policy checks.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in skill command dispatch that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can bypass tool policy restrictions through configured input paths to perform unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device-pair approval feature that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.

OpenClaw 2026.5.12 before 2026.5.26 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the ClickClack allowFrom feature. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization, including running non-allowlisted commands.

OpenClaw 2026.2.25 before 2026.5.26 allow a lower-trust caller or configured input path to bypass non-browser rate limits on WebSocket authentication attempts. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable by lower-trust input, this can consume gateway resources and reduce service availability.

OpenClaw 2026.2.12 before 2026.5.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the hooks allowedAgentIds validation. A lower-trust caller or configured input path can bypass agent ID restrictions by submitting blank agent IDs, allowing actions that should require stronger authorization or policy checks.

OpenClaw 2026.5.14-beta.1 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization flaw in the QQBot exec approvals feature. When the feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization, allowing non-allowlisted senders to perform unauthorized operations.

OpenClaw 2026.4.20 before 2026.5.28 contain a policy bypass in the QQBot media upload feature. A lower-trust caller or configured input path could cause the media upload to reach network destinations that should have been blocked by OpenClaw policy (server-side request forgery). The practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.28 Bot Framework contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows lower-trust callers to expose bot tokens and credentials by failing to properly validate serviceUrl parameters. Attackers can supply malicious serviceUrl values through configured input paths to retrieve sensitive authentication data outside the trusted boundary.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.5 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in HTTP Canvas responses that allows lower-trust callers to forge trusted A2UI actions. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by submitting crafted requests through configured input paths, bypassing intended policy checks.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.27 contain a token leakage vulnerability in MS Teams outbound requests that allows lower-trust callers to expose Bot Framework tokens. Attackers can access configured input paths to retrieve credentials that should remain within the trusted boundary.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.1 contain a credential redaction bypass vulnerability in the trajectory export feature that allows lower-trust callers to access data that should remain within trusted boundaries. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or feature accessibility to expose sensitive credentials and data through the export mechanism.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.1 contain a denial of service vulnerability where remote media URLs can trigger slow-read attacks that exhaust gateway worker resources. Attackers with access to configured input paths can supply remote media URLs that consume gateway resources and reduce availability.

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature, which could ignore the toolsAllow policy check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could perform actions that should have required a stronger authorization or policy check.

OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 could forward Authorization headers during MCP SSE redirects. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.5 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows lower-trust callers to reach admin-scoped tools. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by exploiting insufficient policy checks on configured input paths.

OpenClaw versions 2026.4.12-beta.1 before 2026.6.6 contain a missing-authorization vulnerability in the MS Teams message actions feature. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a configured input path can perform actions that should have required a stronger authorization or policy check. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. The issue is fixed in 2026.6.6.

OpenClaw versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs that allows lower-trust callers to regain denied execution tools. Attackers can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization by leveraging misconfigured input paths in the affected cron feature.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain a flaw in host exec environment filtering that could allow Git ext transport to be abused. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization.

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where WhatsApp group IDs can satisfy elevated sender allowlists. Attackers with lower-trust access can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by leveraging group ID validation in the affected feature.

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in plugin install commands that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or enabled features to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions when the feature is reachable.

OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could skip the install policy (authorization) check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path. The issue is fixed in 2026.6.9.

OpenClaw versions 2026.6.6 before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in Discord guild actions that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to skip cross-provider requester authorization and execute restricted operations.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the flock wrapper that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can leverage configured input paths to bypass durable exec approval binding and perform unauthorized operations when the affected feature is enabled.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a symlink following vulnerability in the mirror sync feature that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. Attackers can exploit remote symlink parents to bypass policy checks and authorization boundaries when the feature is enabled and reachable.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.8 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenAI-compatible HTTP model overrides that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to bypass admin authorization policies and execute restricted operations.

I recently disclosed three high-severity vulnerabilities affecting OpenClaw that have now been patched in version 2026.6.6.

The research looks at different parts of an AI agent execution workflow, including environment variable handling, Git operations, and container isolation. One of the demonstrations shows how, under the documented deployment configuration, a seemingly legitimate WhatsApp message can ultimately lead to host-side code execution.

The goal wasn't just to find bugs, but to better understand how AI agents behave as they're given access to developer tools, messaging platforms, repositories, and local execution environments.

The research was published today by The Hacker News:

https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/researcher-details-whatsapp-to-host.html

I also published a technical deep dive covering the attack scenarios, root causes, and mitigations:

https://medium.com/@chinmohannayak/i-sent-a-whatsapp-message-to-an-ai-agent-it-ran-my-code-on-the-host-adbbcbb0e0ad

GitHub Security Advisories:

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hjr6-g723-hmfm https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9969-8g9h-rxwm https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-575v-8hfq-m3mc

OpenClaw before 2026.5.28 contains a credential exposure vulnerability where workspace dotenv files can override provider credentials. Attackers with lower-trust access to configured input paths can expose sensitive data and credentials that should remain within trusted boundaries.