CVE-2026-32029
IP Spoofing via X-Forwarded-For Parsing in OpenClaw
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | to 2026.2.21 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-345 | The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 where the software improperly parses the left-most X-Forwarded-For header value when requests come from configured trusted proxies.
Attackers can exploit this by spoofing client IP addresses. In scenarios where proxy chains append or preserve header values, attackers may inject malicious header content to manipulate security decisions.
These manipulated headers can affect mechanisms such as authentication rate-limiting and IP-based access controls.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers to spoof client IP addresses, which can undermine security controls that rely on accurate IP information.
- Attackers may bypass authentication rate-limiting protections.
- IP-based access controls can be circumvented, potentially granting unauthorized access.
Overall, this can lead to increased risk of unauthorized access and abuse of the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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