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Openclaw CVE-2026-28448

HIGH
Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
2026-03-05 disclosure@vulncheck.com GHSA-33rq-m5x2-fvgf
7.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Enable Twitch plugin in OpenClaw
  2. Delivery
    Set allowedRoles to empty or unset
  3. Exploit
    Mention bot in Twitch chat
  4. Execution
    Bypass allowFrom allowlist
  5. Persist
    Trigger agent dispatch
  6. Impact
    Execute unintended actions

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization verification
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 with Twitch plugin installed and enabled, allowedRoles configuration unset or empty, and bot mentioned in accessible Twitch chat channel.

Impact

CVSS 7.3 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.1 fail to properly validate access controls in the Twitch plugin when role restrictions are not configured, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger agent dispatch through Twitch chat mentions. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling attackers to invoke the agent pipeline and potentially cause unintended actions or resource exhaustion. Organizations running affected versions with the Twitch plugin enabled should apply the available patch immediately.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 CVSS 7.3

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a vulnerability in the Twitch plugin (must be installed and enabled) in which it fails to enforce the allowFrom allowlist when allowedRoles is unset or empty, allowing unauthorized Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected Packages

npm openclaw fix: 2026.2.1

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in npm

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-285 (Improper Authorization). Affects Openclaw. OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a vulnerability in the Twitch plugin (must be installed and enabled) in which it fails to enforce the allowFrom allowlist when allowedRoles is unset or empty, allowing unauthorized Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch. Remote attackers can mention the bot in Twitch chat to bypass access control and invoke the agent pipeline, potentially causing unintended actions or resource exhaustion.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.3 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

3
PoC Detected
Mar 11, 2026 - 16:02 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Mar 11, 2026 - 16:02 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 22:16 nvd
HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a vulnerability in the Twitch plugin (must be installed and enabled) in which it fails to enforce the allowFrom allowlist when allowedRoles is unset or empty, allowing unauthorized Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch. Remote attackers can mention the bot in Twitch chat to bypass access control and invoke the agent pipeline, potentially causing unintended actions or resource exhaustion.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

OpenClaw Twitch plugin versions 2026.1.29 through 2026.2.0 contain an authentication bypass that allows unauthorized external Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch when role-based access controls are not configured. Organizations using this plugin without explicit allowlist configuration are at immediate risk of unauthorized system access and potential malicious action execution.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed, immediately disable the Twitch plugin until upgrade is completed, or if operationally necessary, implement network-level access restrictions limiting Twitch API traffic to known IP ranges and enforce strict allowedRoles configuration at plugin initialization.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 77% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

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