Missing Authentication for Critical Function Affecting openclaw package, versions <2026.2.2
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- published18 Feb 2026
- disclosed17 Feb 2026
- creditPetr Simecek
Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
NewCVE-2026-28472 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade openclaw to version 2026.2.2 or higher.
Overview
openclaw is a 🦞 OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Missing Authentication for Critical Function via the connect handshake in the gateway WebSocket, when auth.token is present but not validated. An attacker can gain unauthorized access by bypassing device identity checks during connection.