📄 Description (English)
OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Matrix room control-command authorization that trusts DM pairing-store entries. Attackers with DM-paired sender IDs can execute room control commands without being in configured allowlists by posting in bot rooms, potentially enabling privileged OpenClaw behavior.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
OpenClaw before version 2026.4.15 contains a critical authorization bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-44110) that allows attackers with DM-paired sender IDs to execute privileged room control commands without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability exploits improper trust in DM pairing-store entries, potentially enabling unauthorized bot behavior in Matrix communication environments. This poses significant risk to organizations using OpenClaw for automated command execution and access control.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 11, 2026 18:32
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using OpenClaw for automated command execution and bot management—particularly in government agencies (NCA, CITC), banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions), and critical infrastructure operators—face significant risk. The vulnerability could enable unauthorized execution of privileged commands, potentially compromising operational security in communication systems. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) and energy sector entities using Matrix-based communication platforms are particularly vulnerable to lateral movement and privilege escalation attacks.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government (NCA, CITC)
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC)
Healthcare
Critical Infrastructure
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all OpenClaw deployments in your environment and document versions currently in use
2. Restrict DM pairing functionality to trusted internal users only until patching is complete
3. Implement network-level monitoring for unauthorized Matrix room control commands
4. Review audit logs for suspicious DM-paired sender activity and room control command execution
PATCHING:
1. Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.15 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environments before deployment
3. Implement staged rollout to minimize operational disruption
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement strict allowlist-based access control independent of DM pairing
2. Disable DM pairing functionality if not operationally required
3. Monitor and log all room control command attempts with sender ID validation
4. Implement rate limiting on room control commands
DETECTION RULES:
1. Alert on room control commands from non-allowlisted DM-paired senders
2. Monitor for multiple failed authorization attempts followed by successful command execution
3. Track changes to room control configurations and access policies
4. Flag any DM pairing operations outside normal maintenance windows
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع نشرات OpenClaw في بيئتك وقم بتوثيق الإصدارات المستخدمة حالياً
2. قيّد وظيفة DM pairing للمستخدمين الداخليين الموثوقين فقط حتى اكتمال التصحيح
3. طبّق المراقبة على مستوى الشبكة لأوامر التحكم في غرفة Matrix غير المصرح بها
4. راجع سجلات التدقيق للنشاط المريب للمرسل المقترن بـ DM وتنفيذ أوامر التحكم في الغرفة
التصحيح:
1. قم بترقية OpenClaw إلى الإصدار 2026.4.15 أو أحدث على الفور
2. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج قبل النشر
3. طبّق النشر المرحلي لتقليل الاضطراب التشغيلي
الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. طبّق التحكم في الوصول القائم على القائمة البيضاء بشكل مستقل عن DM pairing
2. عطّل وظيفة DM pairing إذا لم تكن مطلوبة تشغيلياً
3. راقب وسجّل جميع محاولات أوامر التحكم في الغرفة مع التحقق من معرّف المرسل
4. طبّق تحديد معدل على أوامر التحكم في الغرفة
قواعد الكشف:
1. تنبيهات على أوامر التحكم في الغرفة من المرسلين المقترنين بـ DM غير المدرجين في القائمة البيضاء
2. مراقبة محاولات التفويض الفاشلة المتعددة متبوعة بتنفيذ أوامر ناجح
3. تتبع التغييرات على تكوينات التحكم في الغرفة وسياسات الوصول
4. وضع علامة على أي عمليات DM pairing خارج نوافذ الصيانة العادية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.2 - User access management and authorization controls
ECC 2024 A.8.1 - Audit logging and monitoring of access attempts
ECC 2024 A.9.2 - Access control implementation and enforcement
ECC 2024 A.12.4 - Event logging and monitoring requirements
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AC-1 - Access control policy and procedures
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Processes and procedures for access management
SAMA CSF DE.AE-1 - Anomalies and events are detected and analyzed
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.2 - User registration and access rights management
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Privileged access rights management
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Information access restriction
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.4 - Recording of user activities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 7.1 - Limit access to system components by business need to know
PCI DSS 8.2 - Ensure proper user identification and authentication
PCI DSS 10.2 - Implement automated audit trails for all system components
🔗 References & Sources 4
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2bfd808a83116bd888e3e2633a61473fa2ed81b6
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f8705f512b09043df02b5da372c33374734bd921
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2gvc-4f3c-2855
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Mitigation
Vendor Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-matrix-room-contr...
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
openclaw:openclaw