Authentication Bypass by Spoofing in OpenClaw - #VU132722
Published: May 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132722
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-290
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access intended for another Matrix identity.
The vulnerability exists due to authentication bypass by spoofing in the Matrix allowFrom feature when matching policy entries against mutable display name metadata. A remote user can change display name metadata to gain access intended for another Matrix identity.
Exploitation is possible only when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.5.7