CVE-2026-32045 HIGH

CVE-2026-32045: OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Authentication Bypass in HTTP Gateway Routes via Tokenless Tailscale Auth

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-290
Published March 21, 2026
Last update March 23, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without proper authentication credentials.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 21, 2026 CVE published
March 23, 2026 Record updated