Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 with the optional BlueBubbles plugin contain an access control bypass vulnerability where empty allowFrom configuration causes dmPolicy pairing and allowlist restrictions to be ineffective. Remote attackers can send direct messages to BlueBubbles accounts by exploiting the misconfigured allowlist validation logic to bypass intended sender authorization checks.
Problem types
CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Product status
Any version before 2026.2.22
Credits
tdjackey
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jwf4-8wf4-jf2m (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-jwf4-8wf4-jf2m))
github.com/...ommit/9632b9bcf032c5f2280c3103961fde912ab1f920 (Patch Commit #1)
github.com/...ommit/2ba6de7eaad812e5e8603018e14e54e96bdd57dd (Patch Commit #2)
github.com/...ommit/51c0893673de8e5cea64e64351dbfa4680ba0dec (Patch Commit #3)
github.com/...ommit/4540790cb62412676f7b61cfc6e47443f84a251e (Patch Commit #4)
www.vulncheck.com/...ypass-via-empty-allowfrom-configuration (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 BlueBubbles - Access Control Bypass via Empty allowFrom Configuration)