OpenClaw 2026.2.25 before 2026.5.26 allow a lower-trust caller or configured input path to bypass non-browser rate limits on WebSocket authentication attempts. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable by lower-trust input, this can consume gateway resources and reduce service availability.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | 2026.2.25 |
Severity upgraded to CRITICAL, affected versions extended to include 2026.5.25, and CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) added to reflect the vulnerability classification.
Initial creation
