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CVE-2026-32987

Openclaw authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.61%
  1. Published29 Mar 2026

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.3.13

Remediation

Fixed in
Openclaw≥ 2026.3.13

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-32987 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-32987 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.61%.

How severe is CVE-2026-32987?

CVE-2026-32987 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-32987?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32987?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.3.13 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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