CVE-2026-32906

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in Slack plugin approvals that allows exec-authorized users to resolve plugin approvals through the exec approver gate. Attackers with limited exec approval permissions can bypass intended approval splits to approve plugin actions outside operator configuration.

CVSS v3 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wv26-j37q-2g7p	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-in-slack-plugin-approvals-via-exec-approver-gate	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-29 16:16

Updated : 2026-07-21 15:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-32906

Mitre link : CVE-2026-32906

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-32906

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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