Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-32027
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where DM pairing-store identities are incorrectly eligible for group allowlist authorization checks. Attackers can exploit this cross-context authorization…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.000 (13.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.2.26
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-jv6r-27ww-4gw4) (third-party-advisory)
- Patch Commit #1 (patch)
- Patch Commit #2 (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.26 - Improper Authorization via DM Pairing Store Identity Inheritance in Group Allowlist (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32027?
- CVE-2026-32027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32027?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.