Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the /api/channels route classification due to canonicalization depth mismatch between auth-path classification and route-path canonicalization. Attackers can bypass plugin route authentication checks by submitting deeply encoded slash variants such as multi-encoded %2f to access protected /api/channels endpoints.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2fd8264ab03bd178e62a5f0c50d1c8556c17Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7a7eee920a176a0043398c6b37bf4cc6eb98Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/93b07240257919f770d1e263e1f22753937bPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d74bc257d8432f17e50b23ae713d7e0623a1Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v865-p3gq-hw6mVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-via-encoded-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-32004?
CVE-2026-32004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the /api/channels route classification due to canonicalization depth mismatch between auth-path classification and...
How severe is CVE-2026-32004?
CVE-2026-32004 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.