CVE-2026-25253
OpenClaw WebSocket Token Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 1, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 13, 2026, 5:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.1.29 or newer.
- Review and secure gatewayUrl configurations.
- Implement user consent for WebSocket connections.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-25253 has a 283 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25253.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://depthfirst.com/post/1-click-rce-to-steal-your-moltbot-data-and-keys | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://ethiack.com/news/blog/one-click-rce-moltbot | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g8p2-7wf7-98mq | Vendor Advisory |
| https://openclaw.ai/blog | Product |
| https://x.com/0xacb/status/2016913750557651228 | Exploit |
| https://depthfirst.com/post/1-click-rce-to-steal-your-moltbot-data-and-keys | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25253 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25253
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Go HTML
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Security scanner that audits OpenClaw installations for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and malicious skills
JavaScript
Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw: stability comparison with normalized GitHub data
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Production-ready OpenClaw agent templates for founders, agencies, and teams.
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TypeScript JavaScript
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Temporary repository for benchmarked code review runs.
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Temporary repository for benchmarked code review runs.
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Shell
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JavaScript HTML
KI-Desktop-Assistent for Macbook App (Swift)
Swift HTML Python Shell
Hybrid classical + post-quantum (NIST FIPS 204 ML-DSA-65) digital receipts for AI agent decisions. First production MCP server with offline-verifiable post-quantum signing.
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Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-25253 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
OpenClaw: The Open-Source AI Agent Rewriting the Threat Landscape
What Is OpenClaw?OpenClaw — previously known as Clawdbot (launched November 2025) and then renamed Moltbot after trademark disputes — is an open-source, self-hosted autonomous private AI agent that ru ... Read more
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Hackread - Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More
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CybersecurityNews
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CybersecurityNews
OpenClaw AI Framework v2026.2.17 Released with Anthropic Model Support and Security Fixes
OpenClaw AI Framework v2026.2.17 Released OpenClaw has released version 2026.2.17 with significant enhancements, including support for Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.6 model. Expanded context windows, th ... Read more
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Kaspersky
Key OpenClaw risks, Clawdbot, Moltbot | Kaspersky official blog
Everyone has likely heard of OpenClaw, previously known as “Clawdbot” or “Moltbot”, the open-source AI assistant that can be deployed on a machine locally. It plugs into popular chat platforms like Wh ... Read more
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reddit.com
Architectural Isolation Tradeoffs in the OpenClaw Ecosystem After CVE-2026-25253
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CybersecurityNews
15,200 OpenClaw Control Panels with Full System Access Exposed to the Internet
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The Register
More than 135,000 OpenClaw instances exposed to internet in latest vibe-coded disaster
It's a day with a name ending in Y, so you know what that means: Another OpenClaw cybersecurity disaster. This time around, SecurityScorecard's STRIKE threat intelligence team is sounding the alarm ov ... Read more
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SentinelOne
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The Hacker News
OpenClaw Bug Enables One-Click Remote Code Execution via Malicious Link
A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in OpenClaw (formerly referred to as Clawdbot and Moltbot) that could allow remote code execution (RCE) through a crafted malicious link. The issue, wh ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-25253 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.1.29 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://depthfirst.com/post/1-click-rce-to-steal-your-moltbot-data-and-keys Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://ethiack.com/news/blog/one-click-rce-moltbot Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g8p2-7wf7-98mq Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://openclaw.ai/blog Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://x.com/0xacb/status/2016913750557651228 Types: Exploit Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://depthfirst.com/post/1-click-rce-to-steal-your-moltbot-data-and-keys Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://depthfirst.com/post/1-click-rce-to-steal-your-moltbot-data-and-keys -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://ethiack.com/news/blog/one-click-rce-moltbot Added Reference https://x.com/0xacb/status/2016913750557651228 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-669 Added Reference https://depthfirst.com/post/1-click-rce-to-steal-your-moltbot-data-and-keys Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g8p2-7wf7-98mq Added Reference https://openclaw.ai/blog