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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.2.26 | 2026.2.26 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.2.26 | 2026.2.26 | GHSA-jv6r-27ww-4gw4 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0586 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 24, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-jv6r-27ww-4gw4) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.26 - Improper Authorization via DM Pairing Store Identity Inheritance in Group Allowlist third-party-advisory