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CVE-2026-28471
March 05, 2026
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.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=2026.1.29-beta.1 <2026.2.2
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.2.2
Related Resources (6)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rmxw-jxxx-4cpc
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28471
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.2
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8f3bfbd1c4fb967a2ddb5b4b9a05784920814bcf
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-displayname-and-cross-homeserver-localpart-matching-in-matrix
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
6.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
NONE
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Authentication
CWE-287
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
CWE-290
EPSS
Base Score:
0.04