CVE-2026-32041: OpenClaw < 2026.3.1 - Unauthenticated Browser Control Access via Failed Auth Bootstrap

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-03-19 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-306

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.3.1 — fixed in 2026.3.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.3.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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

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