CVE-2026-32045

MEDIUM

OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Authentication Bypass in HTTP Gateway Routes via Tokenless Tailscale Auth

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-hff7-ccv5-52f8)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hff7-ccv5-52f8
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Authentication Bypass in HTTP Gateway Routes via Tokenless Tailscale Auth
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-in-http-gateway-routes-via-tokenless-tailscale-auth

Scores

CVSS v3 5.9
EPSS 0.0040
EPSS Percentile 31.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-290
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.2.21npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.2.21
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.2.21
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.2.21
Published Mar 21, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 21, 2026