Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.6.6 and < 2026.8.1 apply the SMS webhook invalid-request rate limit before Twilio signature verification and identify clients only by the raw proxy socket address. In deployments where the SMS/Twilio webhook sits behind a trusted reverse proxy or tunnel so that multiple external clients share one socket address, an unauthenticated remote sender can exhaust the shared pre-authentication rate-limit budget with invalid requests, causing subsequent correctly signed Twilio callbacks to receive HTTP 429 responses. The result is temporary inbound SMS loss while the shared window remains exhausted; the attacker cannot forge a callback or access message data. Fixed in 2026.8.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xw48-j584-r73h
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.8.1-sms-webhook-rate-l
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-100571?
CVE-2026-100571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw (npm package 'openclaw') versions >= 2026.6.6 and < 2026.8.1 apply the SMS webhook invalid-request rate limit before Twilio signature verification and identify clients only by the raw proxy s...
How severe is CVE-2026-100571?
CVE-2026-100571 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-100571?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.