Openclaw
CVE-2026-28450
MEDIUM
GHSA-mv9j-6xhh-g383
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 6.8 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required. Exploitable via remote/network. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.12 with the Nostr plugin enabled contain unauthenticated API endpoints that allow remote attackers to read and modify Nostr profiles without authentication when the gateway HTTP port is network-accessible. Attackers can exploit this to steal sensitive profile data, alter gateway configuration, and sign malicious Nostr events using the bot's private key. A patch is available for affected installations.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Openclaw versions up to 2026.2.12 is affected by missing authentication for critical function (CVSS 6.8).
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in npm
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affects Openclaw. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.12 with the optional Nostr plugin enabled expose unauthenticated HTTP endpoints at /api/channels/nostr/:accountId/profile and /api/channels/nostr/:accountId/profile/import that allow reading and modifying Nostr profiles without gateway authentication. Remote attackers can exploit these endpoints to read sensitive profile data, modify Nostr profiles, persist malicious changes to gateway configuration, and publish signed Nostr events using the bot's private key wh
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
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2DescriptionCVE.org
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.12 with the optional Nostr plugin enabled expose unauthenticated HTTP endpoints at /api/channels/nostr/:accountId/profile and /api/channels/nostr/:accountId/profile/import that allow reading and modifying Nostr profiles without gateway authentication. Remote attackers can exploit these endpoints to read sensitive profile data, modify Nostr profiles, persist malicious changes to gateway configuration, and publish signed Nostr events using the bot's private key when the gateway HTTP port is accessible beyond localhost.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-28450 presents notable security risk, a missing authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 6.8. This could allow unauthorized access to protected resources. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access, enable MFA, monitor auth logs.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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