OpenClaw: Matrix room control-command authorization no longer trusts DM pairing-store entries — CVE-2026-44110

Summary

## Summary Matrix room control-command authorization used the effective allowlist for room traffic, which included sender IDs learned from the Matrix DM pairing store. A sender who was allowed only for a Matrix DM could therefore authorize room control commands when they also posted in a bot room. ## Impact This bypass let a DM-paired Matrix sender cross the DM/room authorization boundary and run Matrix room…

Product

npm: openclaw

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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