CVE-2026-28472

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMar 5, 2026

First seenMar 5, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-306Missing authentication for critical function

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.2.2 or later
openclaw2026.2.2 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe81b1d7125a014b8280da461f34efbf5f761575

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rv39-79c4-7459

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.2.2	2026.2.2
openclawnpm	v < 2026.2.2	2026.2.2

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