Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32895
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 fail to enforce sender authorization in member and message subtype system event handlers, allowing unauthorized events to be enqueued. Attackers can bypass Slack DM allowlists and per-channel user allow…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.000 (12.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.26
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v8cg-4474-49v8) (third-party-advisory)
- Patch Commit (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.26 - Sender Authorization Bypass in Slack System Event Handlers (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32895?
- CVE-2026-32895 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-03-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32895?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.