CVE-2026-32041 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 allows browser-control routes to remain accessible without authentication. This issue arises because the application fails to properly manage authentication bootstrap errors during startup. As a result, local processes or loopback-reachable SSRF paths can exploit this flaw to access browser-control routes, including actions that can evaluate code, without valid credentials.
Users can upgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.3.1 or later to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppw | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-browser-control-access-via-failed-auth-bootstrap | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | < 2026.3.1 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |