CVE-2026-100532
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
@openclaw/whatsapp (npm) before 2026.8.1 exposes the WhatsApp login tool through the generic channel-tool path without preserving the originating sender's owner status, so the owner-only tool boundary is not enforced. An admitted non-owner sender able to steer the tool can request a forced login and receive a new QR code for a configured account, disconnecting the Gateway's WhatsApp account and causing loss of availability; full account relinking additionally requires the attacker to scan the returned QR code with another phone. The issue affects the owner-only tool boundary rather than WhatsApp transport authentication. Fixed in 2026.8.1.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | 0 < 2026.8.1 | affected | |
| openclaw | 2026.8.1 | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-862: Missing Authorization
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9m4p-cqp4-jppq
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-whatsapp-before-2026.8.1-authentication-bypass
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