Missing Authorization in OpenClaw - #VU126934
Published: April 23, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126934
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass owner-only command authorization.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in src/auto-reply/command-auth.ts when evaluating owner-enforced slash commands on channels that accept wildcard inbound senders without an explicit commands.ownerAllowFrom configuration. A remote user can send commands from a non-owner sender identity to bypass owner-only command authorization.
The issue is limited to the command-owner authorization axis and does not by itself grant owner-only tool access, host or sandbox access, or gateway administrator scope.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.4.21