OpenClaw versions 2026.2.22 and 2026.2.23 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the synology-chat channel plugin where dmPolicy set to allowlist with empty allowedUserIds fails open. Attackers with Synology sender access can bypass authorization checks and trigger unauthorized agent dispatch and downstream tool actions.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0ee30361b8f6ef3f110f3a7b001da6dd3df…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7655c0cb3a47d0647cbbf5284e177f90b4b…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gw85-xp4q-5gp9
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-synology-…
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