CVE-2026-8305: Improper Authentication in OpenClaw
A vulnerability was detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.1.24. The impacted element is the function handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest of the file extensions/bluebubbles/src/monitor.ts of the component bluebubbles Webhook. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.2.12 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is named a6653be0265f1f02b9de46c06f52ea7c81a836e6. The affected component should be upgraded.
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
A vulnerability was detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.1.24. The impacted element is the function handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest of the file extensions/bluebubbles/src/monitor.ts of the component bluebubbles Webhook. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.2.12 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is named a6653be0265f1f02b9de46c06f52ea7c81a836e6. The affected component should be upgraded.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
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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: 05/11/2026, 17:22:13 UTC
Last enriched: 05/11/2026, 17:36:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 100
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