CVE-2026-35654: OpenClaw MS Teams Feedback Invocation Bypasses Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rf6h-5gpw-qrgq
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CWE-288 CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-35654 is a MODERATE ms teams feedback invocation bypasses vulnerability (CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves ms teams feedback invocation bypasses sender allowlists and records unauthorized session feedback. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.28.

CVE-2026-35654 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-35654
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rf6h-5gpw-qrgq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-35654

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: 2026.3.28 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.28
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-2026-35654, 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 2026.3.28), 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-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel, where the product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. 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 MS Teams Feedback Invoke Bypasses Sender Allowlists and Records Unauthorized Session Feedback ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Affected versions: `<= 2026.3.24` - First patched version: `2026.3.25` - Latest published npm version at verification time: `2026.3.24` ## Details Microsoft Teams feedback invokes previously bypassed sender authorization and could record feedback or trigger reflection for unauthorized senders. Commit `c5415a474bb085404c20f8b312e436997977b1ea` applies the same DM and group authorization checks to feedback invokes. Verified vulnerable on tag `v2026.3.24` and fixed on `main` by commit `c5415a474bb085404c20f8b312e436997977b1ea`. ## Fix Commit(s) - `c5415a474bb085404c20f8b312e436997977b1ea`

CVE-2026-35654 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.28
2026.3.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rf6h-5gpw-qrgq
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c5415a474bb085404c20f8b312e436997977b1ea
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35654?
CVE-2026-35654 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving MS Teams Feedback Invocation Bypasses Sender Allowlists and Records Unauthorized Session Feedback under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.28 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-35654?
Upgrading to 2026.3.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.28 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-35654?
CVE-2026-35654 is classified under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-35654?
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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