CVE-2026-32014
Metadata Spoofing in OpenClaw Enables Command Policy Bypass
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-23
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.26 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-290 | This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 and involves metadata spoofing. Specifically, the reconnect platform and deviceFamily fields are accepted from the client without being included in the device-auth signature. This means an attacker who already has a paired node identity on the trusted network can spoof these metadata fields.
By spoofing this reconnect metadata, the attacker can bypass platform-based node command policies and gain access to commands that should be restricted.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows an attacker with limited privileges (a paired node identity) to escalate their access by spoofing metadata fields. This can lead to unauthorized execution of restricted commands on the device or platform.
Such unauthorized access can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, system manipulation, or denial of service.
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