Vulnerability in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32025
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain an authentication hardening gap in browser-origin WebSocket clients that allows attackers to bypass origin checks and auth throttling on loopback deployments. An attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious webpage and perform password brute-force attacks against the gateway to establish an authenticated operator session and invoke control-plane methods.
EPSS: 0.003 (21.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.25
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32025?
- CVE-2026-32025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32025?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.