CVE-2026-32006
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Authorization Bypass in OpenClaw DM Pairing Enables Unauthorized Messaging

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-24

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where DM pairing-store identities are incorrectly treated as group allowlist identities when dmPolicy=pairing and groupPolicy=allowlist. Remote attackers can send messages and reactions as DM-paired identities without explicit groupAllowFrom membership to bypass group sender authorization checks.
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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-24
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-32006
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.26 (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 2026.2.26 and involves an authorization bypass. Specifically, when the settings dmPolicy=pairing and groupPolicy=allowlist are used, DM pairing-store identities are mistakenly treated as if they belong to the group allowlist. This flaw allows remote attackers to send messages and reactions as DM-paired identities without having explicit membership in the groupAllowFrom list, effectively bypassing group sender authorization checks.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that unauthorized remote attackers can impersonate DM-paired identities to send messages and reactions without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized communication or actions within the affected system, potentially undermining trust and security controls that rely on group sender authorization.

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