CVE-2026-28392
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Privilege Escalation in OpenClaw Slack Slash-Command Handler

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-10

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Slack slash-command handler that incorrectly authorizes any direct message sender when dmPolicy is set to open (must be configured). Attackers can execute privileged slash commands via direct message to bypass allowlist and access-group restrictions.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28392
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9892
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.14 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 and involves a privilege escalation issue in the Slack slash-command handler. When the dmPolicy is set to open, the handler incorrectly authorizes any direct message sender. This misconfiguration allows attackers to execute privileged slash commands via direct messages, bypassing allowlist and access-group restrictions.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow attackers to escalate their privileges by executing privileged slash commands through direct messages. This means unauthorized users could bypass security controls such as allowlists and access-group restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access, control, or manipulation of the affected system.

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