High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 19, 2026· Updated Mar 20, 2026
OpenClaw < 2026.3.1 - Unauthenticated Browser Control Access via Failed Auth Bootstrap
CVE-2026-32041
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.
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Affected packages
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| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.1 | 2026.3.1 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppwghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppwghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32041ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-browser-control-access-via-failed-auth-bootstrapghsathird-party-advisoryWEB
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