CVE-2026-32006
Authorization Bypass in OpenClaw DM Pairing Enables Unauthorized Messaging
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-24
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.26 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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.
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