CVE-2026-28464 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.2.12 contains a timing side-channel vulnerability caused by non-constant-time string comparison in hook token validation, letting remote attackers infer authentication tokens via timing measurements, exploit requires network access to hooks endpoint.

Severity & Score

Impact

Remote attackers can infer authentication tokens, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.2.12 or later.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/113ebfd6a23c4beb8a575d48f7482593254506ec
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jmm5-fvh5-gf4p
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-timing-attack-in-hooks-token-authentication

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TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 6, 2026

🔴 CVE-2026-28464 - Critical (9.8) OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.12 use non-constant-time string comparison for hook token validation, allowing attackers to infer tokens through timing measurements. Remote attackers with network access to the hooks endpoint can exploit timing s... 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-28464/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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