CVE-2026-32027: Openclaw OpenClaw DM Pairing-store Identities Could Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jv6r-27ww-4gw4
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-285 CWE-863 CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32027 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.5) openclaw dm pairing-store identities could vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw dm pairing-store identities could satisfy group allowlist authorization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.26.

CVE-2026-32027 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32027
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jv6r-27ww-4gw4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-32027

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-2026-32027, 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 DM pairing-store identities were incorrectly eligible for group allowlist authorization checks, enabling cross-context authorization in group message paths. ## Details In affected versions, group allowlist evaluation could inherit identities from the DM pairing store. A sender approved via DM pairing could satisfy group sender allowlist checks without being explicitly present in `groupAllowFrom`. This is an authorization-policy boundary issue between DM pairing and group allowlists. ## Affected Packages / Versions - `openclaw` (npm): affected `<= 2026.2.25` (latest published npm version at triage time) - `openclaw` (npm): patched `>= 2026.2.26` (planned next release) ## Fix Commit(s) - `openclaw/openclaw@8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0` - `openclaw/openclaw@051fdcc428129446e7c084260f837b7284279ce9` ## Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.26`) so once npm release is published, maintainers can publish the advisory without additional metadata edits. ## Maintainer Timeline Note Maintainers landed the initial fix before this report was filed; this report still provided useful independent confirmation of the issue class and exploit path. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

CVE-2026-32027 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-jv6r-27ww-4gw4
NVD — CVE-2026-32027 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32027
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/051fdcc428129446e7c084260f837b7284279ce9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-via-dm-pairing-store-identity-inheritance-in-group-allowlist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32027?
CVE-2026-32027 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw DM pairing-store identities could satisfy group allowlist authorization under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.26 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-32027?
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-2026-32027?
CVE-2026-32027 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32027?
CVE-2026-32027 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-32027?
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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