CVE-2026-32014: OpenClaw — HIGH

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain a metadata spoofing vulnerability where reconnect platform and deviceFamily fields are accepted from the client without being bound into the device-auth signature. An attacker with a paired node identity on the trusted network can spoof reconnect...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

What systems are affected?

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
OpenClaw	pip	—	No patch
4 dependents 37% patched ~3d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use OpenClaw? You're affected.

How severe is it?

CVSS 3.1

8.0 / 10

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

What is the attack surface?

AV Adjacent

AC Low

PR Low

UI None

S Unchanged

C High

I High

A High

What should I do?

No patch available

Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.

Which compliance frameworks are affected?

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32014?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain a metadata spoofing vulnerability where reconnect platform and deviceFamily fields are accepted from the client without being bound into the device-auth signature. An attacker with a paired node identity on the trusted network can spoof reconnect metadata to bypass platform-based node command policies and gain access to restricted commands.

Is CVE-2026-32014 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-32014 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-32014?

No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32014?

CVE-2026-32014 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.26 contain a metadata spoofing vulnerability where reconnect platform and deviceFamily fields are accepted from the client without being bound into the device-auth signature. An attacker with a paired node identity on the trusted network can spoof reconnect metadata to bypass platform-based node command policies and gain access to restricted commands.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-290 Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

CWE-290 — Authentication Bypass by Spoofing: This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

Source: MITRE CWE corpus.