CVE-2026-28471 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions 2026.1.14-1 prior to 2026.2.2, specifically within the Matrix plugin, which can be exploited to bypass direct message (DM) allowlist matching. This issue arises from the ability to exact-match sender display names and localparts, without proper validation from the homeserver. As a result, remote Matrix users can impersonate allowed identities by manipulating display names or using localparts from different homeservers, thereby accessing the routing and agent pipeline.
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.2.2 or later. Ensure that Matrix allowlists only include full Matrix user IDs (MXIDs), such as '@user:server', and avoid using display names or bare localparts.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | >= 2026.1.14-1, < 2026.2.2 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |