OpenClaw before 2026.3.12 applies rate limiting only after webhook authentication succeeds, allowing attackers to bypass rate limits and brute-force webhook secrets without triggering 429 responses. Attackers can repeatedly guess invalid secrets to discover valid credentials and subsequently submit forged Zalo webhook traffic.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0