Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Mar 9, 2026
OpenClaw 2026.1.14-1 < 2026.2.2 - Allowlist Bypass via displayName and Cross-Homeserver localpart Matching in Matrix Plugin
CVE-2026-28471
Description
OpenClaw version 2026.1.14-1 prior to 2026.2.2, with the Matrix plugin installed and enabled, contain a vulnerability in which DM allowlist matching could be bypassed by exact-matching against sender display names and localparts without homeserver validation. Remote Matrix users can impersonate allowed identities by using attacker-controlled display names or matching localparts from different homeservers to reach the routing and agent pipeline.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | >= 2026.1.14-1, < 2026.2.2 | 2026.2.2 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8f3bfbd1c4fb967a2ddb5b4b9a05784920814bcfghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-rmxw-jxxx-4cpcghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rmxw-jxxx-4cpcghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28471ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-displayname-and-cross-homeserver-localpart-matching-in-matrixghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.2ghsaWEB
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