OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the pairing-store access control for direct message pairing policy that allows attackers to reuse pairing approvals across multiple accounts. An attacker approved as a sender in one account can be automatically accepted in another account in multi-account deployments without explicit approval, bypassing authorization boundaries.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Active
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.26
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References 4
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a0c5e28f3bf0cc0cd9311f9e9ec2ca03525…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/bce643a0bd145d3e9cb55400af33bd1b85b…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vjp8-wprm-2jw9
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-cross-account-authorization-bypas…
disclosure@vulncheck.com