CVE-2026-28471

low-risk
Published 2026-03-05

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.3/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Openclaw

References (3)

Patch https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8f3bfbd1c4fb967a2ddb5b4b9a0578492081...
Vendor Advisory https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rmxw-jxxx-4cpc
Third Party Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-displayname-a...
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal