Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 5, 2026· Updated Mar 9, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.2 - Device Identity Check Bypass in Gateway WebSocket Connect Handshake
CVE-2026-28472
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain a vulnerability in the gateway WebSocket connect handshake in which it allows skipping device identity checks when auth.token is present but not validated. Attackers can connect to the gateway without providing device identity or pairing by exploiting the presence check instead of validation, potentially gaining operator access in vulnerable deployments.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.2 | 2026.2.2 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fe81b1d7125a014b8280da461f34efbf5f761575ghsapatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-rv39-79c4-7459ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rv39-79c4-7459ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28472ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-device-identity-check-bypass-in-gateway-websocket-connect-handshakeghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.2ghsaWEB
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