CVE-2026-8305: Improper Authentication in OpenClaw
CVE-2026-8305 is a medium severity vulnerability in OpenClaw versions up to 2026. 1. 24 affecting the bluebubbles Webhook component. The issue arises from improper authentication in the handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest function, allowing remote attackers to exploit this flaw without privileges or user interaction. A public exploit exists. Upgrading to OpenClaw version 2026. 2. 12 addresses the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OpenClaw's bluebubbles Webhook component involves improper authentication in the handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest function located in extensions/bluebubbles/src/monitor.ts. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls, potentially enabling unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects all 2026.1.x versions up to 2026.1.24. The vendor has released a patch in version 2026.2.12 (commit a6653be0265f1f02b9de46c06f52ea7c81a836e6) that resolves this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms in the affected OpenClaw component, which could lead to unauthorized access or actions within the bluebubbles Webhook functionality. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and low to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OpenClaw component to version 2026.2.12 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Applying this update fully mitigates the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix is included in version 2026.2.12.
CVE-2026-8305: Improper Authentication in OpenClaw
Description
CVE-2026-8305 is a medium severity vulnerability in OpenClaw versions up to 2026. 1. 24 affecting the bluebubbles Webhook component. The issue arises from improper authentication in the handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest function, allowing remote attackers to exploit this flaw without privileges or user interaction. A public exploit exists. Upgrading to OpenClaw version 2026. 2. 12 addresses the vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in OpenClaw's bluebubbles Webhook component involves improper authentication in the handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest function located in extensions/bluebubbles/src/monitor.ts. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls, potentially enabling unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects all 2026.1.x versions up to 2026.1.24. The vendor has released a patch in version 2026.2.12 (commit a6653be0265f1f02b9de46c06f52ea7c81a836e6) that resolves this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms in the affected OpenClaw component, which could lead to unauthorized access or actions within the bluebubbles Webhook functionality. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and low to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OpenClaw component to version 2026.2.12 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Applying this update fully mitigates the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix is included in version 2026.2.12.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-11T11:37:27.843Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a021045cbff5d86103d46cb
Added to database: 5/11/2026, 5:22:13 PM
Last enriched: 5/11/2026, 5:36:52 PM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 6:35:26 PM
Views: 3
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