OpenClaw 2026.2.14 Released: Telegram Poll Support & Critical Security Hardening
OpenClaw News Editorial
OpenClaw 2026.2.14: Expanding Features and Strengthening Defenses
In the latest 2026.2.14 release, OpenClaw continues to enhance multi-channel interaction and system robustness. This update introduces native polling for Telegram and a comprehensive security audit of the core system.
Telegram: Native Poll Support
You can now initiate polls directly via the openclaw message poll command in Telegram.
- Granular Controls: Configure duration, anonymity, and silent delivery.
- Improved Interaction: Enables agents to collect feedback or facilitate group decision-making more effectively.
Security Hardening: Protecting Your Infrastructure
Security remains OpenClaw's top priority. This update patches several potential vulnerabilities and tightens permission controls:
- Feishu Security: Hardened media URL fetching against SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery).
- Browser Tool Protection: Restricts file upload/download paths to prevent directory traversal and local file disclosure.
- Config & Credential Guard: Enforces strict
0o600permissions on sensitive files like WhatsAppcreds.jsonand redacts raw secrets in system status outputs.
DevOps Improvements
- Local Time Logs: Use
openclaw logs --local-timeto view system logs in your local timezone, eliminating UTC confusion. - Podman Support: A new
setup-podman.shscript is available for users preferring rootless container deployments.
Upgrade Now
We recommend all users upgrade immediately to benefit from the latest security patches:
openclaw upgrade
For full details, see the GitHub Changelog.
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