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.
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09 Mar 2026, 20:40
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
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| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe81b1d7125a014b8280da461f34efbf5f761575 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rv39-79c4-7459 - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-device-identity-check-bypass-in-gateway-websocket-connect-handshake - Third Party Advisory |
09 Mar 2026, 13:36
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06 Mar 2026, 17:16
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.1 |
05 Mar 2026, 22:16
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Information
Published : 2026-03-05 22:16
Updated : 2026-03-09 20:40
NVD link : CVE-2026-28472
Mitre link : CVE-2026-28472
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28472
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Products Affected
openclaw
- openclaw
CWE
CWE-306
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
