Is CVE-2026-28473 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-28473 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-28473 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-28473 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28473?

CVE-2026-28473 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-28473

CWE-863Published: March 5, 2026· Updated: Mar 11, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.8th

Official Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where clients with operator.write scope can approve or deny exec approval requests by sending the /approve chat command. The /approve command path invokes exec.approval.resolve through an internal privileged gateway client, bypassing the operator.approvals permission check that protects direct RPC calls.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28473 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.