Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 19, 2026· Updated Mar 20, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.2.26 - Authentication Bypass via Path Canonicalization Mismatch in /api/channels Gateway
CVE-2026-32031
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 server-http contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in gateway authentication for plugin channel endpoints due to path canonicalization mismatch between the gateway guard and plugin handler routing. Attackers can bypass authentication by sending requests with alternative path encodings to access protected plugin channel APIs without proper gateway authentication.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.2.26 | 2026.2.26 |
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8j2w-6fmm-m587ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8j2w-6fmm-m587ghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32031ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-via-path-canonicalization-mismatch-in-api-channels-gatewayghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
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