4.6
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-31991
OpenClaw < 2026.2.26 - Authorization Bypass via DM Pairing-Store Leakage in Signal Group Allowlist
Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Signal group allowlist policy incorrectly accepts sender identities from DM pairing-store approvals. Attackers can exploit this boundary weakness by obtaining DM pairing approval to bypass group allowlist checks and gain unauthorized group access.

INFO

Published Date :

March 19, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 19, 2026, 7:08 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-31991 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 LOW 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 LOW 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 LOW [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.26 or later to fix authorization bypass.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.26 or later.
  • Verify signal group allowlist policy enforcement.
  • Review DM pairing approval process security.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-31991 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.26
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/64de4b6d6ae81e269ceb4ca16f53cda99ced967a Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wm8r-w8pf-2v6w Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-dm-pairing-store-leakage-in-signal-group-allowlist Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Signal group allowlist policy incorrectly accepts sender identities from DM pairing-store approvals. Attackers can exploit this boundary weakness by obtaining DM pairing approval to bypass group allowlist checks and gain unauthorized group access.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/64de4b6d6ae81e269ceb4ca16f53cda99ced967a
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wm8r-w8pf-2v6w
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-dm-pairing-store-leakage-in-signal-group-allowlist
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