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CVE-2026-32916

Openclaw privilege escalation

9.4 CRITICALEPSS 0.63%
  1. Published31 Mar 2026

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.7 before 2026.3.11 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where plugin subagent routes execute gateway methods through a synthetic operator client with broad administrative scopes. Remote unauthenticated requests to plugin-owned routes can invoke runtime.subagent methods to perform privileged gateway actions including session deletion and agent execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

Openclaw≥ 2026.3.7 < 2026.3.11

Remediation

Fixed in
Openclaw≥ 2026.3.11

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-32916 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-32916 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.63%.

How severe is CVE-2026-32916?

CVE-2026-32916 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-32916?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32916?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.3.11 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.