Improper Authorization in OpenClaw - #VU126447
Published: April 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126447
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization for Matrix room control commands.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in Matrix room control-command authorization when handling room traffic from senders learned from the Matrix DM pairing store. A remote user can send messages in a target Matrix room to bypass authorization for Matrix room control commands.
Exploitation requires a sender already present in the pairing store and able to send to the target Matrix room.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.