8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-32051
OpenClaw < 2026.3.1 - Authorization Bypass in Agent Runs via Owner-Only Tool Access
Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 contain an authorization mismatch vulnerability that allows authenticated callers with operator.write scope to invoke owner-only tool surfaces including gateway and cron through agent runs in scoped-token deployments. Attackers with write-scope access can perform control-plane actions beyond their intended authorization level by exploiting inconsistent owner-only gating during agent execution.

INFO

Published Date :

March 21, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 21, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.1 or later to fix the authorization mismatch.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.1 or later.
  • Review and restrict operator write scope access.
  • Validate agent run permissions and tool surface access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-32051.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-agent-runs-via-owner-only-tool-access
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-32051 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 contain an authorization mismatch vulnerability that allows authenticated callers with operator.write scope to invoke owner-only tool surfaces including gateway and cron through agent runs in scoped-token deployments. Attackers with write-scope access can perform control-plane actions beyond their intended authorization level by exploiting inconsistent owner-only gating during agent execution.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-agent-runs-via-owner-only-tool-access
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.