OpenClaw up to 2026.2.20 Header X-Forwarded-For data authenticity

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.20. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Header Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For can lead to data authenticity. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-32029. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.20. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For with an unknown input leads to a data authenticity vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-345. The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 improperly parse the left-most X-Forwarded-For header value when requests originate from configured trusted proxies, allowing attackers to spoof client IP addresses. In proxy chains that append or preserve header values, attackers can inject malicious header content to influence security decisions including authentication rate-limiting and IP-based access controls.

The weakness was disclosed by Anthony DiSanti as GHSA-2rgf-hm63-5qph. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32029 since 03/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.21 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 07039dc089e51589a213ec0d16f8d6f2cd871fa1 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0472). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenClaw

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data authenticity
CWE: CWE-345
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.2.21
Patch: 07039dc089e51589a213ec0d16f8d6f2cd871fa1

Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 CVE reserved
03/20/2026 +10 days Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/26/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-2rgf-hm63-5qph
Researcher: Anthony DiSanti
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32029 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32029
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351952
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0472 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2026 08:22
Updated: 03/26/2026 08:15
Changes: 03/20/2026 08:22 (80), 03/24/2026 00:34 (7), 03/25/2026 04:03 (12), 03/26/2026 08:15 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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