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Openclaw CVE-2026-28471

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2026-03-05 disclosure@vulncheck.com GHSA-rmxw-jxxx-4cpc
5.3
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today
Patch released
Mar 11, 2026 - 16:18 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 22:16 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

OpenClaw version 2026.1.14-1 prior to 2026.2.2, with the Matrix plugin installed and enabled, contain a vulnerability in which DM allowlist matching could be bypassed by exact-matching against sender display names and localparts without homeserver validation. Remote Matrix users can impersonate allowed identities by using attacker-controlled display names or matching localparts from different homeservers to reach the routing and agent pipeline.

AnalysisAI

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.14-1 through 2026.2.1 with the Matrix plugin enabled fail to validate homeserver identity when checking direct message allowlists, allowing remote attackers to impersonate authorized users by spoofing display names or local identifiers from different homeservers. This bypass enables unauthorized access to routing and agent pipelines for authenticated Matrix users on remote servers. …

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RemediationAI

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations.

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CVE-2026-28471 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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