CVE-2026-28472

HIGH

8.1

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain a vulnerability in the gateway WebSocket connect handshake in which it allows skipping device identity checks when auth.token is present but not validated. Attackers can connect to the gateway without providing device identity or pairing by exploiting the presence check instead of validation, potentially gaining operator access in vulnerable deployments.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.1

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityHIGH

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published3/5/2026

Last Modified3/9/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

openclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe81b1d7125a014b8280da461f34efbf5f761575(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rv39-79c4-7459(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-device-identity-check-bypass-in-gateway-websocket-connect-handshake(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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