Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-27646
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.7 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability in the /acp spawn command that allows authorized sandboxed sessions to initialize host-side ACP runtime. Attackers can bypass sandbox restrictions by invoking the /…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.000 (3.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.3.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9q36-67vc-rrwg) (third-party-advisory)
- Patch Commit (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-27646?
- CVE-2026-27646 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2026-03-23.
- How severe is CVE-2026-27646?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.