CVE-2026-28465: OpenClaw — MEDIUM

OpenClaw's voice-call plugin versions before 2026.2.3 contain an improper authentication vulnerability in webhook verification that allows remote attackers to bypass verification by supplying untrusted forwarded headers. Attackers can spoof webhook events by manipulating Forwarded or X-Forwarded-*...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

What systems are affected?

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
OpenClaw	pip	—	No patch
3 dependents 37% patched ~3d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use OpenClaw? You're affected.

How severe is it?

CVSS 3.1

5.9 / 10

EPSS

0.4%

chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 31% of all CVEs

Source: EPSS v3 — FIRST.org

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

What is the attack surface?

AV Network

AC High

PR None

UI None

S Unchanged

C None

I High

A None

What should I do?

No patch available

Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.

Which compliance frameworks are affected?

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28465?

OpenClaw's voice-call plugin versions before 2026.2.3 contain an improper authentication vulnerability in webhook verification that allows remote attackers to bypass verification by supplying untrusted forwarded headers. Attackers can spoof webhook events by manipulating Forwarded or X-Forwarded-* headers in reverse-proxy configurations that implicitly trust these headers.

Is CVE-2026-28465 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-28465 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-28465?

No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-28465?

CVE-2026-28465 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The EPSS exploitation probability is 0.37%.

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

OpenClaw's voice-call plugin versions before 2026.2.3 contain an improper authentication vulnerability in webhook verification that allows remote attackers to bypass verification by supplying untrusted forwarded headers. Attackers can spoof webhook events by manipulating Forwarded or X-Forwarded-* headers in reverse-proxy configurations that implicitly trust these headers.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-290 Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

CWE-290 — Authentication Bypass by Spoofing: This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

Source: MITRE CWE corpus.