Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 omits owner-only enforcement for cross-channel allowlist writes in the /allowlist endpoint. An authorized non-owner sender can bypass access controls to perform allowlist modifications against different channels, violating the intended trust model.
Problem types
CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Product status
Any version before 2026.4.8
2026.4.8 (semver)
Credits
zsx (@zsxsoft)
KeenSecurityLab
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vc32-h5mq-453v (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vc32-h5mq-453v))
github.com/...ommit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...ement-in-allowlist-cross-channel-writes (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Missing Owner-Only Enforcement in /allowlist Cross-Channel Writes)