CVE-2026-28392 HIGH

CVE-2026-28392: OpenClaw < 2026.2.14 - Privilege Escalation in Slack Slash Command Handler via Direct Messages

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Published March 5, 2026
Last update March 10, 2026

CVSS base score

8.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.14 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Slack slash-command handler that incorrectly authorizes any direct message sender when dmPolicy is set to open (must be configured). Attackers can execute privileged slash commands via direct message to bypass allowlist and access-group restrictions.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
March 10, 2026 Record updated