6.0
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-34511
OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - PKCE Verifier Exposure via OAuth State Parameter
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 reuses the PKCE verifier as the OAuth state parameter in the Gemini OAuth flow, exposing it through the redirect URL. Attackers who capture the redirect URL can obtain both the authorization code and PKCE verifier, defeating PKCE protection and enabling token redemption.

INFO

Published Date :

April 3, 2026, 9:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 22, 2026, 6:03 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-34511 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.2 or later to fix PKCE verifier exposure.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.2.
  • Apply relevant security patches.
  • Review OAuth 2.0 implementation.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-34511 has a 1 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-2026-34511.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a26f4d0f3ef0757db6c6c40277cc06a5de76c52f Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9jpj-g8vv-j5mf Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-pkce-verifier-exposure-via-oauth-state-parameter Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-34511 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-34511 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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.4.2
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a26f4d0f3ef0757db6c6c40277cc06a5de76c52f Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9jpj-g8vv-j5mf Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-pkce-verifier-exposure-via-oauth-state-parameter Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 03, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 reuses the PKCE verifier as the OAuth state parameter in the Gemini OAuth flow, exposing it through the redirect URL. Attackers who capture the redirect URL can obtain both the authorization code and PKCE verifier, defeating PKCE protection and enabling token redemption.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-330
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a26f4d0f3ef0757db6c6c40277cc06a5de76c52f
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9jpj-g8vv-j5mf
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-pkce-verifier-exposure-via-oauth-state-parameter
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