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CVE-2026-28484

9.3
Critical
EPSS n/aPatch availableMar 6, 2026

OpenClaw pre-commit option-injection allows staging ignored files.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-28484 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-28484 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2026-28484?

CVE-2026-28484 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.3. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28484?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-28484. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-28484 affect?

CVE-2026-28484 affects OpenClaw pre-commit hook (versions < 2026.2.15). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-28484?

Upgrade to 2026.2.15+; re-scan repo histories and hooks.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
OpenClaw pre-commit hook (versions < 2026.2.15)
impact

Option-injection in pre-commit hook lets attacker stage dash-named files, exposing sensitive files (e.g., .env) in history.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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