CVE-2026-32302 OpenClaw: Untrusted web origins can obtain authenticated operator.admin access in trusted-proxy mode
Untrusted web origins can bypass origin validation in trusted-proxy mode to gain privileged operator access, requiring an upgrade to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-32302?
CVE-2026-32302 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 12 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant. Prior to 2026.3.11, browser-originated WebSocket connections could bypass origin validation when gateway.auth.mode was set to trusted-proxy and the request arrived with proxy headers. A page served from an untrusted origin could connect through a trusted reverse proxy, inherit proxy-authenticated identity, and establish a privileged operator session. This vulnerability is fixed in 2026.3.11.
Weakness: CWE-346
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32302?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.3.11 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.3.11 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32302?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.3.11 or later.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-32302 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32302 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5wcw-8jjv-m286, MINI-4qvj-35w8-m5g9.