Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.12 contain a vulnerability in the BlueBubbles (optional plugin) webhook handler in which it authenticates requests based solely on loopback remoteAddress without validating forwarding headers, allowing bypass of configured webhook passwords. When the gateway operates behind a reverse proxy, unauthenticated remote attackers can inject arbitrary BlueBubbles message and reaction events by reaching the proxy endpoint.
Problem types
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Product status
Any version before 2026.2.12
Credits
Petr Simecek (@simecek)
Stanislav Fort, Aisle Research, www.aisle.com
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xc7w-v5x6-cc87 (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-xc7w-v5x6-cc87))
github.com/...ommit/f836c385ffc746cb954e8ee409f99d079bfdcd2f (Patch Commit)
github.com/...ommit/743f4b28495cdeb0d5bf76f6ebf4af01f6a02e5a (Hardening Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...bypass-via-loopback-remoteaddress-trust (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.12 - Webhook Authentication Bypass via Loopback remoteAddress Trust)