CVE-2026-32067: Openclaw OpenClaw Has Cross-account DM Pairing Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vjp8-wprm-2jw9
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CVSS 3.7
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32067 is a LOW (CVSS 3.7) openclaw has cross-account dm pairing vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw has cross-account dm pairing authorization bypass via unscoped pairing store access. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.26.

CVE-2026-32067 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32067
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vjp8-wprm-2jw9
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.7
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-32067

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: 2026.2.26 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.26
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 CVE-2026-32067, 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 2026.2.26), 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

### Summary OpenClaw had account-scope gaps in pairing-store access for DM pairing policy, which could let a pairing approval from one account authorize the same sender on another account in multi-account setups. ### Impact This is an authorization-boundary weakness in multi-account channel deployments. A sender approved in one account could be accepted in another account before explicit approval there. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published version affected: `2026.2.25` - Vulnerable range: `<= 2026.2.25` - Patched version (planned next release): `>= 2026.2.26` ### Fix OpenClaw now enforces account-scoped pairing reads/writes consistently across core and extension message channels, with stricter runtime/SDK helpers and shared policy wiring to prevent cross-account pairing bleed. ### Fix Commit(s) - `a0c5e28f3bf0cc0cd9311f9e9ec2ca0352550dcf` - `bce643a0bd145d3e9cb55400af33bd1b85baeb02` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.26`). After npm publish of that version, this advisory is ready to publish without further content edits. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

CVE-2026-32067 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.26
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.26
2026.2.26

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vjp8-wprm-2jw9
NVD — CVE-2026-32067 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32067
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a0c5e28f3bf0cc0cd9311f9e9ec2ca0352550dcf
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/bce643a0bd145d3e9cb55400af33bd1b85baeb02
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-cross-account-authorization-bypass-in-dm-pairing-store

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32067?
CVE-2026-32067 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw has cross-account DM pairing authorization bypass via unscoped pairing store access under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.26 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-32067?
Upgrading to 2026.2.26 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.26. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.26 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-32067?
CVE-2026-32067 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32067?
CVE-2026-32067 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 CVE-2026-32067?
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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