CVE-2026-28448

Name: CVE-2026-28448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-05T22:16:16.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28448 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a vulnerability in the Twitch plugin (must be installed and enabled) in which it fails to enforce the allowFrom allowlist when allowedRoles is unset or empty, allowing unauthorized Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch. Remote attackers can mention the bot in Twitch chat to bypass access control and invoke the agent pipeline, potentially causing unintended actions or resource exhaustion.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.29 prior to 2026.2.1 contain a vulnerability in the Twitch plugin (must be installed and enabled) in which it fails to enforce the allowFrom allowlist when allowedRoles is unset or empty, allowing unauthorized Twitch users to trigger agent dispatch. Remote attackers can mention the bot in Twitch chat to bypass access control and invoke the agent pipeline, potentially causing unintended actions or resource exhaustion.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

CVSS 4.0

6.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	>= 2026.1.29, < 2026.2.1

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8c7901c984866a776eb59662dc9d8b028de4f0d0Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-33rq-m5x2-fvgfExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-twitch-plugin-allowfrom-access-controlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28448?

How severe is CVE-2026-28448?

CVE-2026-28448 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28448?

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Source: NVD / NIST