CVE-2026-44991
OpenClaw < 2026.4.21 - Authorization Bypass in Owner-Enforced Commands via Wildcard Channel Senders
CVSS Score
4.2
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
OpenClaw before 2026.4.21 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in command-auth.ts that allows non-owner senders to execute owner-enforced slash commands when wildcard inbound senders are configured without explicit owner allowFrom settings. Attackers can exploit this by sending commands like /send, /config, or /debug on affected channels to bypass owner-only command authorization checks.
| CWE | CWE-863 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | May 11, 2026 |
| Last Updated | May 11, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.4.21
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c28g-vh7m-fm7v github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2aa93d44a1b2c7058c371f261fda2b5d4de4a882 github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/995febb7b1e811ff6a1df5b18c22de94103f4c9f vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-owner-enforced-commands-via-wildcard-channel-senders
Credits
🔍 zsx (@zsxsoft) KeenSecurityLab