Medium · published June 13, 2026
OpenClaw before 2026.5.7 contains a hostname validation vulnerability in retry endpoint checks that allows matching hostname prefixes instead of exact hostnames. Attackers can exploit this by crafting a hostname prefix resembling a trusted host to send authentication material to untrusted endpoints.
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw/openclaw | < 2026.5.7 | 2026.5.7 |