OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot up to 2026.1.28 Websocket Connection gatewayUrl resource transfer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.1.28. Affected is an unknown function of the component Websocket Connection Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument gatewayUrl results in resource transfer. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-25253. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in OpenClaw, Clawdbot and Moltbot up to 2026.1.28. This affects an unknown code of the component Websocket Connection Handler. The manipulation of the argument gatewayUrl with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-669. The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw (aka clawdbot or Moltbot) before 2026.1.29 obtains a gatewayUrl value from a query string and automatically makes a WebSocket connection without prompting, sending a token value.

It is possible to read the advisory at depthfirst.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-25253 since 02/01/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/02/2026).

Upgrading to version 2026.1.29 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource transfer
CWE: CWE-669
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbot 2026.1.29

Timelineinfo

02/01/2026 CVE reserved
02/02/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
02/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-g8p2-7wf7-98mq
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25253 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25253
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-343683

Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2026 08:08
Changes: 02/02/2026 08:08 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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