CVE-2026-8305: A vulnerability was detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.1.24

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-8305 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.1.24. The impacted element is the function handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest of the file extensions/bluebubbles/src/monitor.ts of the component bluebubbles Webhook. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.2.12 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is n

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 11:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.2.12

Fixed in: 2026.2.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.2.12

npm install openclaw@">=2026.2.12"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-8305?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8305 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8305 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-8305 affect?

CVE-2026-8305 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability was detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.1.24. The impacted element is the function handleBlueBubblesWebhookRequest of the file extensions/bluebubbles/src/monitor.ts of the component bluebubbles Webhook. Performing a manipulation

How urgent is CVE-2026-8305?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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