Summary
OpenClaw's Zalouser allowlist authorization matched mutable group names by default
OpenClaw's Zalouser allowlist mode accepted mutable group names and normalized slugs as authorization matches instead of requiring stable group IDs. In deployments that used name-based channels.zalouser.groups entries together with permissive sender allowlists, a different group could be accepted by reusing the same display name as an allowlisted group.
Affected versions
openclaw <= 2026.3.11
Impact
This weakened channel authorization for Zalouser group routing and could allow messages from an unintended group to reach the agent when operators relied on group names instead of stable IDs.
The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions. Typical impact: unauthorized data access or execution of privileged operations.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Fixed in openclaw 2026.3.12. Allowlist authorization now matches stable group identifiers, and users should update to 2026.3.12 or later.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W? GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W is a medium-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in openclaw (npm), affecting versions <= 2026.3.11. It is fixed in 2026.3.12. The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions.
- Which versions of openclaw are affected by GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W? openclaw (npm) versions <= 2026.3.11 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W? Yes. GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W is fixed in 2026.3.12. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-F5MF-3R52-R83W? Upgrade
openclawto 2026.3.12 or later.