HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-22170
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-22170

CWE-863Published: March 18, 2026· Updated: Mar 19, 2026

4.8
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.1th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22170 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

openclaw1 product
openclaw
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2ba6de7eaad812e5e8603018e14e54e96bdd57dd
PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4540790cb62412676f7b61cfc6e47443f84a251e
PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/51c0893673de8e5cea64e64351dbfa4680ba0dec
PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/9632b9bcf032c5f2280c3103961fde912ab1f920
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jwf4-8wf4-jf2m
ADVISORYhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bluebubbles-access-control-bypass-via-empty-allowfrom-configuration

All References (6)

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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2ba6de7eaad812e5e8603018e14e54e96bdd57ddPatch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4540790cb62412676f7b61cfc6e47443f84a251ePatch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/51c0893673de8e5cea64e64351dbfa4680ba0decPatch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/9632b9bcf032c5f2280c3103961fde912ab1f920Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jwf4-8wf4-jf2mVendor Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bluebubbles-access-control-bypass-via-empty-allowfrom-configurationThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-22170
CVSS Score4.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 18, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-22170 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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