VDB-351991 · CVE-2026-32041 · GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppw

OpenClaw up to 2026.3.0 missing authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.0 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes missing authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-32041. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-306. The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 fail to properly handle authentication bootstrap errors during startup, allowing browser-control routes to remain accessible without authentication. Local processes or loopback-reachable SSRF paths can exploit this to access browser-control routes including evaluate-capable actions without valid credentials.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-32041 since 03/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0557). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Open Source OpenClaw

Productinfo

Type

Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

OpenClaw

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 6.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing authentication
CWE: CWE-306 / CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.1

Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 CVE reserved
03/20/2026 +10 days Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppw
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32041 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351991
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0557 - OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2026 08:39
Updated: 03/25/2026 04:26
Changes: 03/20/2026 08:39 (76), 03/20/2026 11:26 (7), 03/25/2026 04:26 (12)
Complete: 🔍
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