CVE-2026-32006
Received Received - Intake
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
2026-05-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

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.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

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.


How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:

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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?

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