Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 performs cite expansion before completing channel and DM authorization checks, allowing cite work and content handling prior to final auth decisions. Attackers can exploit this timing vulnerability to access or manipulate content before proper authorization validation occurs.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.22 | 2026.3.22 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.3.22 | 2026.3.22 | GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0856 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 12, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- Patch Commit #3 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Premature Cite Expansion Before Authorization in Channel and DM third-party-advisory