CVE-2026-32027
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Authorization Bypass in OpenClaw DM Pairing Enables Group Message Access

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where DM pairing-store identities are incorrectly eligible for group allowlist authorization checks. Attackers can exploit this cross-context authorization flaw by using a sender approved via DM pairing to satisfy group sender allowlist checks without explicit presence in groupAllowFrom, bypassing group message access controls.
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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-26
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-32027
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.26 (exc)
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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.
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 and involves an authorization bypass. Specifically, identities paired via direct messaging (DM pairing-store identities) are incorrectly considered eligible for group allowlist authorization checks. Attackers can exploit this flaw by using a sender approved through DM pairing to bypass group message access controls, even if the sender is not explicitly listed in the groupAllowFrom list.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that unauthorized users can gain access to group messages by bypassing group sender allowlist checks. This means attackers can read or potentially interact with group messages without proper authorization, leading to a breach of confidentiality.

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