OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12 JSON Parser allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12. This affects an unknown part of the component JSON Parser. The manipulation results in allocation of resources. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-32980. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12. Affected is an unknown code block of the component JSON Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 reads and buffers Telegram webhook request bodies before validating the x-telegram-bot-api-secret-token header, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exhaust server resources. Attackers can send POST requests to the webhook endpoint to force memory consumption, socket time, and JSON parsing work before authentication validation occurs.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-32980 since 03/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 7e49e98f79073b11134beac27fdff547ba5a4a02 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 EUVD (EUVD-2026-17020). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.13
Patch: 7e49e98f79073b11134beac27fdff547ba5a4a02

Timelineinfo

03/17/2026 CVE reserved
03/29/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
03/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-jq3f-vjww-8rq7
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32980 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354114
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2026 17:49
Updated: 03/29/2026 18:36
Changes: 03/29/2026 17:49 (78), 03/29/2026 18:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:1CB:103

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