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CVE-2026-28448

Openclaw broken access control

7.3 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.56%
  1. Published5 Mar 2026

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a vulnerability in the Twitch plugin (must be installed and enabled) in which it fails to enforce the allowFrom allowlist when allowedRoles is unset or empty, allowing unauthorized Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch. Remote attackers can mention the bot in Twitch chat to bypass access control and invoke the agent pipeline, potentially causing unintended actions or resource exhaustion.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected products

Openclaw≥ 2026.1.29 < 2026.2.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-28448 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-28448 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.

How severe is CVE-2026-28448?

CVE-2026-28448 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28448?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28448?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.2.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.