CVE-2026-28485 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.2.12 contains a broken authentication caused by lack of mandatory authentication enforcement on /agent/act browser-control HTTP route, letting unauthorized local or network attackers execute privileged browser actions and access sensitive data, exploit requires local network or local process access.

Severity & Score

Impact

Unauthorized attackers can execute privileged browser actions and access sensitive session data, risking data exposure and control over browser context.

Mitigation

Upgrade to version 2026.2.12 or later.

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/9230a2ae14307740a13ada7afd6dcfab34e0287f
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qpjj-47vm-64pj
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-missing-authentication-in-browser-control-http-endpoints

Social Media Activity(1 post)

TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 6, 2026

🟠 CVE-2026-28485 - High (8.4) OpenClaw versions 2026.1.5 prior to 2026.2.12 fail to enforce mandatory authentication on the /agent/act browser-control HTTP route, allowing unauthorized local callers to invoke privileged operations. Remote attackers on the local network or loca... 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-28485/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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