Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a notification bypass vulnerability allowing Slack reaction events to enter the agent pipeline despite disabled reaction notifications. Attackers can trigger unintended agent processing by sending reaction events when the feature is enabled, potentially leading to unauthorized processing of lower-trust input.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.5.12 | 2026.5.12 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.5.12 | 2026.5.12 | GHSA-fcvx-5cxc-v5p8 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1738 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-fcvx-5cxc-v5p8) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Slack Reaction Event Notification Bypass third-party-advisory