CVE-2026-28468

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29-beta.1 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a vulnerability in the sandbox browser bridge server in which it accepts requests without requiring gateway authentication, allowing local attackers to access browser control endpoints. A local attacker can enumerate tabs, retrieve WebSocket URLs, execute JavaScript, and exfiltrate cookies and session data from authenticated browser contexts.

CVSS v3 7.7 HIGH

7.7^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4711a943e30bc58016247152ba06472dab09d0b0	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6dd6bce997c48752134f2d6ed89b27de01ced7e3	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/cd84885a4ac78eadb7bf321aae98db9519426d67	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h9g4-589h-68xv	Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-authentication-bypass-in-sandbox-browser-bridge-server	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-05 22:16

Updated : 2026-03-11 16:00

NVD link : CVE-2026-28468

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28468

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28468

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-306

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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