OpenClaw gateway security baseline
Use the OpenClaw gateway security documentation as the baseline control set for local-only deployment, token-based auth, narrow DM scope, and reduced tool access.
Date
Mar 11, 2026
First Seen
Mar 11, 2026
Last Reviewed
Mar 11, 2026
Publisher
OpenClaw
Source Type
docs
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OpenClaw Gateway Security Baseline
Summary
Use the OpenClaw gateway security documentation as the baseline control set for local-only deployment, token-based auth, narrow DM scope, and reduced tool access.
Core Baseline
- Bind the gateway to loopback for local-only operation.
- Require token auth for the control plane.
- Set
session.dmScopeto isolate conversations per peer. - Use restrictive messaging profiles and deny runtime, fs, and automation groups by default where possible.
- Keep elevated execution disabled unless there is a strong operational reason.
Why It Matters
These controls directly reduce the blast radius for the most credible abuse paths: exposed local APIs, over-broad tool use, and data leakage through shared inboxes or channels.
Source
- Documentation source record: OpenClaw gateway security docs
Implementation Notes
- This baseline should be referenced from every exposure or messaging-related finding.
- A later phase can add concrete configuration snippets per deployment mode.