CVE-2026-28468 OpenClaw 2026.1.29-beta.1 < 2026.2.14 - Authentication Bypass in Sandbox Browser Bridge Server
Local attackers can bypass authentication in the sandbox browser bridge to execute JavaScript and steal session data from OpenClaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-28468?
CVE-2026-28468 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29-beta.1 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a vulnerability in the sandbox browser bridge server in which it accepts requests without requiring gateway authentication, allowing local attackers to access browser control endpoints. A local attacker can enumerate tabs, retrieve WebSocket URLs, execute JavaScript, and exfiltrate cookies and session data from authenticated browser contexts.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28468?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | From 2026.1.29-beta.1 | 2026.2.14 |
openclaw npm | From 2026.1.29-beta.1 | 2026.2.14 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28468?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.2.14 or later.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-28468 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28468 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
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- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9g4-589h-68xv.