CVE-2026-28456 HIGH

CVE-2026-28456: OpenClaw 2026.1.5 < 2026.2.14 - Arbitrary Code Execution via Unsafe Hook Module Path Handling

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-427
Published March 5, 2026
Last update March 9, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.5 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a vulnerability in the Gateway in which it does not sufficiently constrain configured hook module paths before passing them to dynamic import(), allowing code execution. An attacker with gateway configuration modification access can load and execute unintended local modules in the Node.js process.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
March 9, 2026 Record updated