Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where DM pairing-store identities are incorrectly eligible for group allowlist authorization checks. Attackers can exploit this cross-context authorization flaw by using a sender approved via DM pairing to satisfy group sender allowlist checks without explicit presence in groupAllowFrom, bypassing group message access controls.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.26 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/051fdcc428129446e7c084260f837b7284279ce9Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jv6r-27ww-4gw4Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-via-dm-pairing-store-identity-inheritance-in-group-allowlistThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 19, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified