CVE-2026-28465: OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin Webhook Verification May Be Bypassed Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3m3q-x3gj-f79x
CVSS 5.9
CWE-287 CWE-345 CWE-290
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-28465 is a HIGH (CVSS 5.9) webhook verification may be bypassed vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves webhook verification may be bypassed behind certain proxy configurations. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.3.

CVE-2026-28465 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-28465
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3m3q-x3gj-f79x
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-28465

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@openclaw/voice-call fixed: 2026.2.3
npm install @openclaw/voice-call@2026.2.3
@clawdbot/voice-call fixed: Latest secure release
npm install @clawdbot/voice-call@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

npm ls @openclaw/voice-call

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-28465, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @openclaw/voice-call

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.2.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @openclaw/voice-call command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Affected Packages / Versions This issue affects the optional voice-call plugin only. It is not enabled by default; it only applies to installations where the plugin is installed and enabled. - Package: `@openclaw/voice-call` - Vulnerable versions: `< 2026.2.3` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.2.3` Legacy package name (if you are still using it): - Package: `@clawdbot/voice-call` - Vulnerable versions: `<= 2026.1.24` - Patched versions: none published under this package name; migrate to `@openclaw/voice-call` ## Summary In certain reverse-proxy / forwarding setups, webhook verification can be bypassed if untrusted forwarded headers are accepted. ## Impact An external party may be able to send voice-call webhook requests that are accepted as valid, which can result in spoofed webhook events being processed. ## Root Cause Some deployments implicitly trusted forwarded headers (for example `Forwarded` / `X-Forwarded-*`) when determining request properties used during webhook verification. If those headers are not overwritten by a trusted proxy, a client can supply them directly and influence verification. ## Resolution Ignore forwarded headers by default unless explicitly trusted and allowlisted in configuration. Keep any loopback-only development bypass restricted to local development only. Upgrade to a patched version. If you cannot upgrade immediately, strip `Forwarded` and `X-Forwarded-*` headers at the edge so clients cannot supply them directly. ## Fix Commit(s) - `a749db9820eb6d6224032a5a34223d286d2dcc2f` ## Credits Thanks `@0x5t` for reporting.

CVE-2026-28465 Affected OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@openclaw/voice-call
npm
< 2026.2.3
2026.2.3
@clawdbot/voice-call
npm
≤ 2026.1.24

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28465?
CVE-2026-28465 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin involving webhook verification may be bypassed behind certain proxy configurations under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which OpenClaw optional voice-call plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.3 across affected packages: @openclaw/voice-call, @clawdbot/voice-call.
What version fixes CVE-2026-28465?
Upgrading to 2026.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @openclaw/voice-call affected?
Yes, @openclaw/voice-call is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.3 or later.
Is @clawdbot/voice-call affected?
Yes, @clawdbot/voice-call is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28465?
CVE-2026-28465 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-28465?
CVE-2026-28465 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-28465?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @openclaw/voice-call'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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