Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - #VU125180
Published: April 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125180
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to trigger unauthorized computational work.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in Nostr inbound DM handling when processing inbound direct messages. A remote attacker can send unauthorized direct messages to trigger unauthorized computational work.
The issue occurs because cryptographic and dispatch work is performed before sender and pairing policy enforcement.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.