Authorization Bypass in OpenClaw Twitch Plugin: Unrestricted Access for Unauthorized Users

openclaw Updated 23 Feb 2026

Summary

17/02/2026

Disclosed on

HIGH

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

7.3

CVSS Score

GHSA-33rq-m5x2-fvgf: In the optional Twitch channel plugin (extensions/twitch), allowFrom is documented as a hard allowlist of Twitch user IDs, but it was not enforced as a hard gate. Affects openclaw versions >= 2026.1.29, < 2026.2.1. Fixed in 2026.2.1. How to fix ↓

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Background

OpenClaw is an open-source framework designed for building chatbots and interactive agents. It provides various plugins to extend its functionality, including the Twitch channel plugin, which allows bots to interact with Twitch chat. This plugin is intended to restrict access to certain users through an allowlist of Twitch user IDs. However, a flaw in the access control logic can lead to unauthorized users triggering the bot's agent pipeline.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a failure to enforce the 'allowFrom' configuration in the Twitch plugin. Although 'allowFrom' is intended to restrict access to a predefined list of Twitch user IDs, the logic in the access control function allows any user to invoke the bot if 'allowedRoles' is unset or empty. This oversight can lead to unauthorized actions being executed by users who should not have access, potentially resulting in unintended bot responses and resource exhaustion.

How To Fix

Latest published version: 2026.10.6 as of 22 Oct 2026

npm install openclaw@2026.10.6

Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.

If you need the minimum change

2026.2.1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

npm install openclaw@2026.2.1

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Workaround

As a temporary workaround, ensure that 'allowedRoles' is set to a non-empty list to prevent unauthorized access until the package can be updated. This can be done by modifying the configuration file where the Twitch plugin settings are defined.

Conclusion

In summary, the OpenClaw Twitch plugin contains a significant vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access the bot's functionalities. It is crucial to upgrade to the patched version to mitigate this risk. Additionally, users should consider implementing temporary workarounds to enhance security until the update is applied.

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