GHSA-w4v6-g3wm-w36c: OpenClaw: QQBot admin commands could skip DM-only and allowFrom policy
A vulnerability in OpenClaw's QQBot admin commands allows bypassing DM-only and allowFrom policy checks. This means that admin commands intended to be restricted to direct messages or specific senders can be triggered from unauthorized contexts. The issue affects versions prior to 2026.4.29. The vulnerability does not alter the overall trusted-operator model of OpenClaw but can lead to unauthorized execution of admin commands depending on configuration. The first stable patched version is 2026.4.29. Mitigations include disabling the affected QQBot admin commands or restricting QQBot access until the patch is applied.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.29 contain a vulnerability where QQBot admin commands can bypass DM-only and allowFrom policy checks. This allows a QQBot sender who can trigger the exported command to route admin commands without the intended QQBot-specific restrictions. The vulnerability is scoped to this feature and does not affect the broader trusted-operator model of OpenClaw. The impact depends on operator configuration and whether lower-trust inputs can reach the vulnerable command path. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization).
Potential Impact
If the affected feature is enabled and reachable, an attacker or unauthorized sender could execute QQBot admin commands from contexts or senders that should have been blocked by DM-only or allowFrom policies. This could lead to unauthorized administrative actions within the QQBot environment. The practical impact varies based on operator configuration and the exposure of the vulnerable command path to lower-trust inputs.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.4.29. Until systems are updated, it is recommended to disable exported QQBot admin commands or restrict QQBot access to trusted users only. Additionally, operators should keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing a Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when not needed.
GHSA-w4v6-g3wm-w36c: OpenClaw: QQBot admin commands could skip DM-only and allowFrom policy
Description
A vulnerability in OpenClaw's QQBot admin commands allows bypassing DM-only and allowFrom policy checks. This means that admin commands intended to be restricted to direct messages or specific senders can be triggered from unauthorized contexts. The issue affects versions prior to 2026.4.29. The vulnerability does not alter the overall trusted-operator model of OpenClaw but can lead to unauthorized execution of admin commands depending on configuration. The first stable patched version is 2026.4.29. Mitigations include disabling the affected QQBot admin commands or restricting QQBot access until the patch is applied.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.29 contain a vulnerability where QQBot admin commands can bypass DM-only and allowFrom policy checks. This allows a QQBot sender who can trigger the exported command to route admin commands without the intended QQBot-specific restrictions. The vulnerability is scoped to this feature and does not affect the broader trusted-operator model of OpenClaw. The impact depends on operator configuration and whether lower-trust inputs can reach the vulnerable command path. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization).
Potential Impact
If the affected feature is enabled and reachable, an attacker or unauthorized sender could execute QQBot admin commands from contexts or senders that should have been blocked by DM-only or allowFrom policies. This could lead to unauthorized administrative actions within the QQBot environment. The practical impact varies based on operator configuration and the exposure of the vulnerable command path to lower-trust inputs.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw version 2026.4.29. Until systems are updated, it is recommended to disable exported QQBot admin commands or restrict QQBot access to trusted users only. Additionally, operators should keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing a Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when not needed.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-w4v6-g3wm-w36c
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a46eccb27e9c7971943ef4a
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:57:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:20:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 03:23:52 UTC
Views: 4
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