CVE detail
CVE-2026-28480
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where Telegram allowlist matching accepts mutable usernames instead of immutable numeric sender IDs. Attackers can spoof identity by obtaining recycled usernames to bypass allowlist restrictions and interact with bots as unauthorized senders.
Buzz score
Why this CVE is surfacing
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Buzz score components · mention 16.1 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Why it matters now
Mention timeline
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- within the 30d window
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Evidence
Source links by recency
4 source links · newest first
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-spoofing-via-mutable-username-in-telegram-allowlist-authorizationwww.vulncheck.com
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Exploit code
Public exploit repository references
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