Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the gateway agent RPC that allows authenticated operators with operator.write permission to override workspace boundaries by supplying attacker-controlled spawnedBy and workspaceDir values. Remote operators can escape the configured workspace boundary and execute arbitrary file and exec operations from any process-accessible directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2rqg-gjgv-84jmVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-workspace-boundary-bypass-via-agenThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-33573?
CVE-2026-33573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the gateway agent RPC that allows authenticated operators with operator.write permission to override workspace boundaries by...
How severe is CVE-2026-33573?
CVE-2026-33573 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-33573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.