Vulnerability · Published Jun 12, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-53834OpenClaw < 2026.4.27 - Authorization Bypass in QQBot Pre-dispatch Slash Commands
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 10% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.27 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in QQBot pre-dispatch slash commands that allows authenticated senders to skip allowFrom policy checks. Attackers can invoke slash commands before configured access control policies are applied, potentially triggering command handling from blocked senders depending on operator configuration.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 2026.4.27 | GHSA-77pv-3w4q-vrj5 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-77pv-3w4q-vrj5) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.27 - Authorization Bypass in QQBot Pre-dispatch Slash Commands third-party-advisory