GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v: Openclaw OpenClaw's Telegram Message_reaction Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v is a HIGH openclaw's telegram message_reaction authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's telegram message_reaction authorization bypass allows unauthorized system-event injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.25.

GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openclaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.2.25 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.25
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openclaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.2.25), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Openclaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A missing sender-authorization check in Telegram `message_reaction` handling allowed unauthorized users to trigger reaction-derived system events. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Introduced: `2026.2.17` - Affected: `>= 2026.2.17` and `<= 2026.2.24` - Latest published at patch time: `2026.2.24` - Patched in release: `2026.2.25` ## Impact When reaction notifications are enabled, unauthorized Telegram senders could inject reaction system events despite configured DM/group authorization controls (`dmPolicy`, `allowFrom`, `groupPolicy`, `groupAllowFrom`). ## Fix Commit(s) - `e56b0cf1a04f992ac6ebc775899f48ea31687640` ## Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the release (`2026.2.25`) so once npm release `2026.2.25` is published, this advisory can be published without further edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.25
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.25
2026.2.25

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e56b0cf1a04f992ac6ebc775899f48ea31687640
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?
GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's Telegram message_reaction authorization bypass allows unauthorized system-event injection under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.25 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?
Upgrading to 2026.2.25 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.25. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.25 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?
GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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