CVE-2026-32028: OpenClaw Discord DM Reaction Ingress Missed Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-354r-7mfh-7rh2
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CVSS 3.7
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-32028 is a MODERATE (CVSS 3.7) discord dm reaction ingress missed vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves discord dm reaction ingress missed dmpolicy/allowfrom checks in restricted setups. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.25.

CVE-2026-32028 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-32028
GHSA Identifier GHSA-354r-7mfh-7rh2
Severity MODERATE
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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-32028

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 CVE-2026-32028, 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

### Summary In OpenClaw `<= 2026.2.24`, Discord direct-message reaction notifications did not consistently apply the same DM authorization checks (`dmPolicy` / `allowFrom`) that are enforced for normal DM message ingress. In restrictive DM setups, a non-allowlisted Discord user who can react to a bot-authored DM message could still enqueue a reaction-derived system event in the session. This is a reaction-only ingress inconsistency. By itself it does not directly execute commands; practical impact depends on downstream automation/tool policy. ### Details The DM message path already enforces `dmPolicy`/`allowFrom` authorization, but the DM reaction-notification path previously allowed event enqueue under reaction mode checks without that same authorization gate. Fix in `main` aligns reaction ingress with normal message preflight for Discord DM/group-DM/guild policy boundaries and applies equivalent DM reaction authorization hardening for Slack to keep channel behavior consistent. ### Affected Packages / Versions - `npm` package: `openclaw` - Affected: `<= 2026.2.24` - Patched: `>= 2026.2.25` ### Fix Commit(s) - `aedf62ac7e669a89c7b299201bf6537dc6b12e0e` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the release (`2026.2.25`) so after npm release the advisory is published. Thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

CVE-2026-32028 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-354r-7mfh-7rh2
NVD — CVE-2026-32028 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32028
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/aedf62ac7e669a89c7b299201bf6537dc6b12e0e
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-authorization-check-in-discord-dm-reaction-ingress

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32028?
CVE-2026-32028 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Discord DM reaction ingress missed dmPolicy/allowFrom checks in restricted setups 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 CVE-2026-32028?
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 is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-32028?
CVE-2026-32028 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-32028?
CVE-2026-32028 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-2026-32028?
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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