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CVE-2026-28480
March 05, 2026
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Telegram allowlist matching accepts mutable usernames instead of immutable numeric sender IDs. Attackers can spoof identity by obtaining recycled usernames to bypass allowlist restrictions and interact with bots as unauthorized senders.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.2.14
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.2.14
Related Resources (7)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/9e147f00b48e63e7be6964e0e2a97f2980854128
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-spoofing-via-mutable-username-in-telegram-allowlist-authorization
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e3b432e481a96b8fd41b91273818e514074e05c3
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28480
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.14
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mj5r-hh7j-4gxf
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
6.9
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.5
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Access Control
CWE-284
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
CWE-290
EPSS
Base Score:
0.04