OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.13 use non-constant-time string comparison for hook token validation, allowing attackers to infer tokens through timing measurements. Remote attackers with network access to the hooks endpoint can exploit timing side-channels across multiple requests to gradually recover the authentication token.
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-timing-attack-via-hook-token-comparison
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-47q7-97xp-m272
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/113ebfd6a23c4beb8a575d48f7482593254506ec
Published: 2026-03-05
Updated: 2026-03-05
Base Score: 4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 4.8
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Severity: Medium