# GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v: OpenClaw's Telegram message_reaction authorization bypass allows unauthorized system-event injection

> Unauthorized Telegram users can inject system events by bypassing sender authorization checks in OpenClaw's message reaction handling.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 3 Mar 2026

## What is GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?

GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v is a missing authorization vulnerability in openclaw, published on 3 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

A missing sender-authorization check in Telegram `message_reaction` handling allowed unauthorized users to trigger reaction-derived system events.

## Affected Packages / Versions

- Package: `openclaw` (npm)
- Introduced: `2026.2.17`
- Affected: `>= 2026.2.17` and `<= 2026.2.24`
- Latest published at patch time: `2026.2.24`
- Patched in release: `2026.2.25`

## Impact

When reaction notifications are enabled, unauthorized Telegram senders could inject reaction system events despite configured DM/group authorization controls (`dmPolicy`, `allowFrom`, `groupPolicy`, `groupAllowFrom`).

## Fix Commit(s)

- `e56b0cf1a04f992ac6ebc775899f48ea31687640`

## Release Process Note

`patched_versions` is pre-set to the release (`2026.2.25`) so once npm release `2026.2.25` is published, this advisory can be published without further edits.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

## Which versions are affected by GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `openclaw` | npm | All versions | 2026.2.25 |
| `openclaw` | npm | All versions | 2026.2.25 |

## How do I fix GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v?

Upgrade openclaw to 2026.2.25 or later.

## Is GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v is a missing authorization vulnerability in openclaw, published on 3 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- openclaw (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2026.2.25
- openclaw (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2026.2.25

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-qj22-xqjr-v83v

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