CVE-2026-28472
OpenClaw's gateway connect could skip device identity checks when auth.token was present but not yet validated
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
npm install openclaw@2026.2.2
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | npm | All versions | 2026.2.2 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-306
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rv39-79c4-7459WEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28472ADVISORY
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe81b1d7125a014b8280da461f34efbf5f761575WEB
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclawPACKAGE
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.2WEB
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-device-identity-check-bypass-in-gateway-websocket-connect-handshakeWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-28472?
- OpenClaw's gateway connect could skip device identity checks when auth.token was present but not yet validated This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-28472?
- CVE-2026-28472 affects openclaw. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-28472 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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