CVE-2026-32029
MEDIUMOpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 improperly parse the left-most X-Forwarded-For header value when requests originate from configured trusted proxies, allowing attackers to spoof client IP addresses. In proxy chains that append or preserve header values, attackers can inject malicious header...
Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.
What systems are affected?
| Package | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Range | Patched |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | pip | — | No patch |
Do you use OpenClaw? You're affected.
How severe is it?
What is the attack surface?
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-2026-32029?
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 improperly parse the left-most X-Forwarded-For header value when requests originate from configured trusted proxies, allowing attackers to spoof client IP addresses. In proxy chains that append or preserve header values, attackers can inject malicious header content to influence security decisions including authentication rate-limiting and IP-based access controls.
Is CVE-2026-32029 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-32029 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.
How to fix CVE-2026-32029?
No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32029?
CVE-2026-32029 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
What are the technical details?
Original Advisory
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 improperly parse the left-most X-Forwarded-For header value when requests originate from configured trusted proxies, allowing attackers to spoof client IP addresses. In proxy chains that append or preserve header values, attackers can inject malicious header content to influence security decisions including authentication rate-limiting and IP-based access controls.
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-345 — Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity: The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
Source: MITRE CWE corpus.
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/07039dc089e51589a213ec0d16f8d6f2cd871fa1 patch
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8877bfd11ec7760b115b2d0d7500a45da2749747 patch
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2rgf-hm63-5qph vendor-advisory
- vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-client-ip-spoofing-via-x-forwarded-for-header-parsing third-party-advisory
Timeline
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