ChainCatcher report: The National Internet Emergency Response Center has issued a security advisory regarding the OpenClaw application. Previously, improper installation and use of the OpenClaw agent have led to significant security risks. It is recommended that relevant organizations and individual users implement the following security measures when deploying and using OpenClaw: 1. Strengthen network controls by not exposing OpenClaw’s default management ports directly to the public internet; implement secure access management through authentication and access control mechanisms. Isolate the runtime environment strictly and use containerization technologies to mitigate excessive privilege issues with OpenClaw; 2. Enhance credential management by avoiding plaintext storage of keys in environment variables; establish a comprehensive audit mechanism for operational logs; 3. Strictly manage plugin sources, disable automatic update functionality, and install only signed and verified extensions from trusted channels; 4. Continuously monitor for patches and security updates, and promptly apply version upgrades and security patches.
CNCERT Issues Security Risk Warning for the OpenClaw Application
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CNCERT has issued a security alert for the OpenClaw application, highlighting multiple risks arising from improper installation. The center advises users to strengthen network controls, avoid exposing default ports, and implement access restrictions. It also recommends isolating the runtime environment and using containers to restrict permissions. Organizations should improve credential management, avoid storing keys in plaintext, and enable audit logging. Plugin sources must be strictly controlled, with automatic updates disabled. A network upgrade is recommended to ensure timely patching and version updates.
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