OpenClaw: QQBot pre-dispatch slash commands could skip allowFrom checks (CVE-2026-53834)
### Summary QQBot pre-dispatch slash commands could skip allowFrom checks. In affected versions, a QQBot sender able to invoke slash commands could dispatch the command before applying the configured allowFrom policy. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could trigger command handling from a sender that policy should have blocked. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.4.27`. ### Mitigations restrict QQBot slash command exposure until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
In OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.27, the QQBot pre-dispatch slash command functionality could dispatch commands before applying the configured allowFrom policy, effectively skipping access control checks. This vulnerability is scoped to the QQBot slash command feature and does not affect other trusted components or execution boundaries within OpenClaw. The vulnerability allows a sender capable of invoking slash commands to bypass restrictions intended to limit command execution based on sender identity or origin.
Potential Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and accessible, commands may be executed from senders that should have been blocked by allowFrom policies. The severity of impact depends on how the operator configures allowlists and whether untrusted inputs can reach the vulnerable command dispatch path. This could lead to unauthorized command execution within the scope of the QQBot slash commands.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available in OpenClaw version 2026.4.27 that addresses this issue. Operators should upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability. Until patched, it is recommended to restrict exposure of QQBot slash commands, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing a Gateway instance among mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature if it is not needed.
OpenClaw: QQBot pre-dispatch slash commands could skip allowFrom checks (CVE-2026-53834)
Description
### Summary QQBot pre-dispatch slash commands could skip allowFrom checks. In affected versions, a QQBot sender able to invoke slash commands could dispatch the command before applying the configured allowFrom policy. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could trigger command handling from a sender that policy should have blocked. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.4.27`. ### Mitigations restrict QQBot slash command exposure until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
In OpenClaw versions before 2026.4.27, the QQBot pre-dispatch slash command functionality could dispatch commands before applying the configured allowFrom policy, effectively skipping access control checks. This vulnerability is scoped to the QQBot slash command feature and does not affect other trusted components or execution boundaries within OpenClaw. The vulnerability allows a sender capable of invoking slash commands to bypass restrictions intended to limit command execution based on sender identity or origin.
Potential Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and accessible, commands may be executed from senders that should have been blocked by allowFrom policies. The severity of impact depends on how the operator configures allowlists and whether untrusted inputs can reach the vulnerable command dispatch path. This could lead to unauthorized command execution within the scope of the QQBot slash commands.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available in OpenClaw version 2026.4.27 that addresses this issue. Operators should upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability. Until patched, it is recommended to restrict exposure of QQBot slash commands, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing a Gateway instance among mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature if it is not needed.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-77pv-3w4q-vrj5
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a46ecc927e9c7971943edcb
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:57:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:20:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 11:54:41 UTC
Views: 45
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