CVE-2026-32045

Name: CVE-2026-32045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-21T01:17:07.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32045 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without proper authentication credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without proper authentication credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CVSS 4.0

8.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.2.21

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/356d61aacfa5b0f1d5830716ec59d70682a3e7b8Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hff7-ccv5-52f8Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-in-http-gateway-routes-via-tokenless-tailscale-authThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32045?

How severe is CVE-2026-32045?

CVE-2026-32045 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32045?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST