OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain a metadata spoofing vulnerability where reconnect platform and deviceFamily fields are accepted from the client without being bound into the device-auth signature. An attacker with a paired node identity on the trusted network can spoof reconnect metadata to bypass platform-based node command policies and gain access to restricted commands.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Requires local network access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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2026.2.26
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7d8aeaaf06e2e616545d2c2cec7fa27f36b…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r65x-2hqr-j5hf
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-node-reconnect-metadata-spoofing-…
disclosure@vulncheck.com