CVE-2026-44993: OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Direct Message Misclassification in Feishu Card Actions

Published May 11, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains a message classification vulnerability in Feishu card-action callbacks that misclassifies direct messages as group conversations. Attackers can bypass dmPolicy enforcement by triggering card-action flows in direct message conversations that should have been blocked by restrictive policies.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw<2026.4.20
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<2026.4.20

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/90979d7c3ef7ec30b9f8aa6963a5e38d2f17d166

Patch Available

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-direct-message-misclassification-in-feishu-card-actions

Event History

May 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44993?

CVE-2026-44993 has been classified as a significant vulnerability due to its potential to bypass direct message policy enforcement.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44993?

To fix CVE-2026-44993, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.20 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44993?

CVE-2026-44993 is a direct message misclassification vulnerability in Feishu card actions.

4

What impacts can CVE-2026-44993 have?

CVE-2026-44993 allows attackers to misclassify direct messages as group conversations, bypassing dmPolicy enforcement.

5

Which versions of OpenClaw are affected by CVE-2026-44993?

Versions of OpenClaw prior to 2026.4.20 are affected by CVE-2026-44993.

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