Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32006
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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (21.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.1 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.26
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32006?
- CVE-2026-32006 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 3.1/10. Published 2026-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32006?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.1 out of 10.