Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Telegram allowlist matching accepts mutable usernames instead of immutable numeric sender IDs. Attackers can spoof identity by obtaining recycled usernames to bypass allowlist restrictions and interact with bots as unauthorized senders.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | clawdbot | <= 2026.1.24-3 | — | GHSA-mj5r-hh7j-4gxf |
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.14 | 2026.2.14 | GHSA-mj5r-hh7j-4gxf |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0424 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 5, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-mj5r-hh7j-4gxf) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Identity Spoofing via Mutable Username in Telegram Allowlist Authorization third-party-advisory