Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the trusted-proxy Control UI pairing mechanism that accepts client.id=control-ui without proper device identity verification. An authenticated node role websocket client can exploit this by using the control-ui client identifier to skip pairing requirements and gain unauthorized access to node event execution flows.
Problem types
CWE-807 Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision
Product status
Any version before 2026.2.25
2026.2.25 (semver)
Credits
tdjackey
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vvgp-4c28-m3jm (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vvgp-4c28-m3jm))
github.com/...ommit/ec45c317f5d0631a3d333b236da58c4749ede2a3 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...pass-via-control-ui-client-id-parameter (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.25 - Authentication Bypass via Control UI client.id Parameter)