CVE-2026-28471 OpenClaw has a Matrix allowlist bypass via displayName and cross-homeserver localpart matching
Remote attackers can bypass DM allowlists in the OpenClaw Matrix plugin by spoofing display names or localparts, gaining unauthorized access to the agent pipeline.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-28471?
CVE-2026-28471 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 5 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28471?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | From 2026.1.14-1 | 2026.2.2 |
openclaw npm | From 2026.1.14-1 | 2026.2.2 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28471?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.2.2 or later.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-28471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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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-rmxw-jxxx-4cpc.