CVE-2026-32041

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.

CVSS v3 6.9 MEDIUM

6.9^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.4 / Impact : 5.5

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppw	Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-browser-control-access-via-failed-auth-bootstrap	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-19 22:16

Updated : 2026-03-23 17:29

NVD link : CVE-2026-32041

Mitre link : CVE-2026-32041

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-32041

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-306

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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