Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains an access control vulnerability where verification notices bypass DM policy checks and reply to unpaired peers. Attackers can send verification notices to users outside allowed direct message policies by exploiting insufficient access validation before message transmission.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.25 | 2026.3.25 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.3.24 | — | GHSA-9wqx-g2cw-vc7r |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1065 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 12, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9wqx-g2cw-vc7r) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Direct Message Policy Bypass via Verification Notices third-party-advisory