CVE-2026-44110
OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Authorization Bypass in Matrix Room Control Commands via DM Pairing Store
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Matrix room control-command authorization that trusts DM pairing-store entries. Attackers with DM-paired sender IDs can execute room control commands without being in configured allowlists by posting in bot rooms, potentially enabling privileged OpenClaw behavior.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 7, 2026, 7:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.15 or later.
- Apply vendor patches to resolve the authorization bypass.
- Review and restrict DM pairing-store entries.
- Validate room control command authorization logic.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.4.15 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2bfd808a83116bd888e3e2633a61473fa2ed81b6 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f8705f512b09043df02b5da372c33374734bd921 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2gvc-4f3c-2855 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-matrix-room-control-commands-via-dm-pairing-store Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Matrix room control-command authorization that trusts DM pairing-store entries. Attackers with DM-paired sender IDs can execute room control commands without being in configured allowlists by posting in bot rooms, potentially enabling privileged OpenClaw behavior. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2bfd808a83116bd888e3e2633a61473fa2ed81b6 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f8705f512b09043df02b5da372c33374734bd921 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2gvc-4f3c-2855 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-matrix-room-control-commands-via-dm-pairing-store