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BrokenClaw – RCE in OpenClaw via Gmail Hook

by veganmosfet·Feb 24, 2026·2 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidDark HorseBig Brain

RCE in OpenClaw's Gmail hook—clever attack vector, narrow audience impact.

Strengths
  • •Concrete RCE chain via webhook deserialization, demonstrates real exploitation path beyond theoretical vulnerability.
  • •Attack surface is specific and reproducible, good case study for webhook handler security patterns.
Weaknesses
  • •Narrow scope—affects only OpenClaw's Gmail integration, not a systemic web or tooling vulnerability.
  • •No disclosure timeline, patch status, or remediation guidance provided in public write-up.
Category
Security
Target Audience

Security researchers, OpenClaw maintainers, red teamers, jailbreak tool auditors.

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Webhook security research · Deserialization vulnerability patterns

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