CVE-2026-41301: OpenClaw: Forged Nostr DMs could create pairing state before signature verification
(updated )
Before OpenClaw 2026.3.31, the Nostr DM ingress path could issue pairing challenges before validating the event signature. A forged DM could create a pending pairing entry and trigger a pairing-reply attempt before signature rejection.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-h43v-27wg-5mf9
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4ee742174f36b5445703e3b1ef2fbd6ae6700fa4
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h43v-27wg-5mf9
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41301
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-forged-nostr-dm-pairing-state-creation-via-signature-verification-bypass
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