CVE-2026-22170
Medium
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 with the optional BlueBubbles plugin contain an access control bypass vulnerability where empty allowFrom configuration causes dmPolicy pairing and allowlist restrictions to be ineffective. Remote attackers can send direct messages to BlueBubbles accounts by exploiting the misconfigured allowlist validation logic to bypass intended sender authorization checks.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductOpenclaw
PublishedMar 18, 2026
First seenMar 18, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- openclaw openclaw2026.2.22 or later
- openclaw2026.2.22 or later
Patches
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/9632b9bcf032c5f2280c3103961fde912ab1f920
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2ba6de7eaad812e5e8603018e14e54e96bdd57dd
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/51c0893673de8e5cea64e64351dbfa4680ba0dec
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4540790cb62412676f7b61cfc6e47443f84a251e
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | v < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 |
| openclawnpm | v < 2026.2.22 | 2026.2.22 |
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