OpenClaw up to 2026.3.30 WebSocket Authentication improper control of interaction frequency

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.30. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebSocket Authentication. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper control of interaction frequency. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-41333. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.30. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component WebSocket Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper control of interaction frequency vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-799. The product does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an authentication rate limiting bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent shared authentication protections using fake device tokens. Attackers can exploit the mixed WebSocket authentication flow to bypass rate limiting controls and conduct brute force attacks against weak shared passwords.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-41333 since 04/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.31 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch af0c0862f22ca4492406a3103d05e3628f94cbe9 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper control of interaction frequency
CWE: CWE-799 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.31
Patch: af0c0862f22ca4492406a3103d05e3628f94cbe9

Timelineinfo

04/20/2026 CVE reserved
04/24/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
04/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-6p8r-6m93-557f
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-41333 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-41333
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-359278

Entryinfo

Created: 04/24/2026 07:48
Changes: 04/24/2026 07:48 (78)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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