Description
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.
Problem types
Improper Control of Interaction Frequency
Product status
Any version before 2026.3.31
2026.3.31 (semver)
Credits
KEXNA (@kexinoh)
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6p8r-6m93-557f (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-6p8r-6m93-557f))
github.com/...ommit/af0c0862f22ca4492406a3103d05e3628f94cbe9 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...te-limiting-bypass-via-fake-devicetoken (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Authentication Rate Limiting Bypass via Fake DeviceToken)