CVE-2026-28471: OpenClaw 2026.1.14-1 < 2026.2.2 - Allowlist Bypass via displayName and Cross-Homeserver localpart Matching in Matrix Plugin

Is it exploited?

Not on CISA's list. CISA has not added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of 29 Oct 2026. If CISA adds it, this page shows it as known exploited.

How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?

0.2%

Down from 0.4% on 22 Oct 2026.

EPSS score, percentile 15.8 of all scored records. A probability estimated by FIRST, not a report of exploitation.

How severe?

6.3 Medium

CVSS v4.0 base score, given by the CNA

What should I do?

CISA has set no required action, because the vulnerability is not in KEV.

Advisories and patches (2)

Which versions are affected?

Affected

• from 2026.1.14-1 to before 2026.2.2

Versions by product

Source: CISA KEV 2026.10.29, as of 29 Oct 2026; FIRST EPSS, as of 29 Oct 2026; CVE List, as of 29 Oct 2026. About the data.

What to do

Advisories and patches

• Patch Commit (Patch)
• GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rmxw-jxxx-4cpc) (Vendor advisory)

This summary is based on the CVE record as of 29 Oct 2026. Check the vendor's advisory before you act: affected versions and fixes can change.

Affected products and versions

As listed in the CVE record.

Versions not listed are: unaffected.

Source: CVE List, as of 29 Oct 2026. About the data.

About this vulnerability

OpenClaw version 2026.1.14-1 prior to 2026.2.2, with the Matrix plugin installed and enabled, contain a vulnerability in which DM allowlist matching could be bypassed by exact-matching against sender display names and localparts without homeserver validation. Remote Matrix users can impersonate allowed identities by using attacker-controlled display names or matching localparts from different hom…

Summary: CVE record, as of 29 Oct 2026.

• CISA has not added CVE-2026-28471 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, as of 29 Oct 2026.
• The CVE record was published on 5 Mar 2026.
• The CVE record carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 6.3 (Medium), given by its CNA.
• FIRST's EPSS model puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.2% (percentile 15.8), as of 29 Oct 2026. EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a report of exploitation.
• CISA's SSVC assessment in the CVE record: exploitation none, automatable yes, technical impact partial.
• The credits in the CVE record name AISLE as finder.

Source: CISA KEV 2026.10.29, as of 29 Oct 2026; CVE List, as of 29 Oct 2026; FIRST EPSS, as of 29 Oct 2026. About the data.

Description

OpenClaw 2026.1.14-1 < 2026.2.2 - Allowlist Bypass via displayName and Cross-Homeserver localpart Matching in Matrix Plugin

OpenClaw version 2026.1.14-1 prior to 2026.2.2, with the Matrix plugin installed and enabled, contain a vulnerability in which DM allowlist matching could be bypassed by exact-matching against sender display names and localparts without homeserver validation. Remote Matrix users can impersonate allowed identities by using attacker-controlled display names or matching localparts from different homeservers to reach the routing and agent pipeline.

Source: CVE List, as of 29 Oct 2026. About the data.

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