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CVE-2026-100541GHSA-hgv5-f2r3-6v9r

OpenClaw Matrix before 2026.8.1 Authorization Bypass via Case Folding

openclaw matrix
CVSS
7.7High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.30%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 21% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in2026.8.1Fixed versionCVE List
Published26 Sep 2026Updated 8 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

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Description

OpenClaw's Matrix integration (npm package @openclaw/matrix) versions >= 2026.2.2 and < 2026.8.1 lowercase complete Matrix user IDs — including historical localparts and the case-sensitive server-name portion — when deriving the OpenClaw authorization identity. As a result, distinct authenticated Matrix accounts can normalize to the same authorization identity. A Matrix participant controlling a colliding account identifier (a protocol-valid identifier that differs from the configured one only by characters OpenClaw case/Unicode folds; display-name matching is not required) can inherit allowlist, owner-command, exec-approval, or plugin-approval authority configured for another account. The issue is fixed in 2026.8.1.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • matrixaffected: 2026.2.2 before 2026.8.1CVE List
  • matrixunaffected: 2026.8.1CVE List

References 2