CVE-2026-32001
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Authentication Bypass in OpenClaw Enables Unauthorized Node Role Access

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-23

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows clients authenticated with a shared gateway token to connect as role=node without device identity verification. Attackers can exploit this by claiming the node role during WebSocket handshake to inject unauthorized node.event calls, triggering agent.request and voice.transcript flows without proper device pairing.

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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-23
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-32001

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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.2.22 (exc)

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CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 have an authentication bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows clients who are authenticated using a shared gateway token to connect with the role of 'node' without verifying the device's identity. Attackers can exploit this by claiming the node role during the WebSocket handshake process, which enables them to inject unauthorized node.event calls. These calls can trigger agent.request and voice.transcript flows without the device being properly paired.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to bypass authentication controls and impersonate a node device. By doing so, they can inject unauthorized events and trigger agent requests and voice transcript flows without proper device pairing. This could lead to unauthorized access to system functions, manipulation of data flows, and potential disruption or misuse of the affected system.

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