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A reverse proxy that locks OpenClaw gateway configuration against model-driven mutation by enforcing an allowlist of immutable protected settings

OpenClaw gateway config.patch and config.apply endpoints have been exploited through denylist bypass (CVE-2026-45006, CVE-2026-45001, CVE-2026-45004). Compromised models persist malicious config changes to sandbox policy, auth/TLS, and SSRF rules that survive restart. This tool flips the model from denylist to allowlist, intercepting all config mutations at the network layer.

Gap Assessment

CompetitiveMultiple tools exist but differentiation opportunities remain

3 tools exist (OpenClaw built-in denylist, ClawSecure Verified Marketplace, DefenseClaw (Cisco)) but gaps remain: Denylist fails each time a new key is found (proven by CVE-45006, 45001, 45004 in sequence). No audit log, no alerting, no operator customization.; Focuses on skills/plugins, not gateway config mutation. Cannot intercept config.patch requests..

Features3 agent-ready prompts

HTTP reverse proxy intercepting gateway config.patch and config.apply requests, rejecting any key not on an operator-defined allowlist YAML
Tamper-evident audit log recording every config mutation attempt with cryptographic hash chaining so deletions are detectable
Real-time webhook alerts when a blocked mutation matches a known CVE pattern, with rate limiting and unknown-pattern flagging

Competitive LandscapeFREE

ProductDoesMissing
OpenClaw built-in denylistBlocks known-bad config keys from agent tool modificationDenylist fails each time a new key is found (proven by CVE-45006, 45001, 45004 in sequence). No audit log, no alerting, no operator customization.
ClawSecure Verified Marketplace3-layer audit protocol for skill verification with behavioral analysisFocuses on skills/plugins, not gateway config mutation. Cannot intercept config.patch requests.
DefenseClaw (Cisco)Open-source agent security governance for audit and policyPolicy governance, not real-time request interception. Cannot block a config mutation in-flight.

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