CVE-2026-32897
OpenClaw < 2026.2.22 - Authentication Token Reuse in Owner ID Prompt Hashing Fallback
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 reuse gateway.auth.token as a fallback hash secret for owner-ID prompt obfuscation when commands.ownerDisplay is set to hash and commands.ownerDisplaySecret is unset, creating dual-use of authentication secrets across security domains. Attackers with access to system prompts sent to third-party model providers can derive the gateway authentication token from the hash outputs, compromising gateway authentication security.
INFO
Published Date :
March 21, 2026, 1:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 24, 2026, 9:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.2.22 or later.
- Ensure commands.ownerDisplaySecret is always configured.
- Rotate gateway authentication tokens if compromised.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-32897 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2026-32897.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c99e7696e6893083b256f0a6c88fb060f3a76fb7 | Patch |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v6x2-2qvm-6gv8 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-token-reuse-in-owner-id-prompt-hashing-fallback | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-32897 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.2.22 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c99e7696e6893083b256f0a6c88fb060f3a76fb7 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v6x2-2qvm-6gv8 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-token-reuse-in-owner-id-prompt-hashing-fallback Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 reuse gateway.auth.token as a fallback hash secret for owner-ID prompt obfuscation when commands.ownerDisplay is set to hash and commands.ownerDisplaySecret is unset, creating dual-use of authentication secrets across security domains. Attackers with access to system prompts sent to third-party model providers can derive the gateway authentication token from the hash outputs, compromising gateway authentication security. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-320 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/c99e7696e6893083b256f0a6c88fb060f3a76fb7 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v6x2-2qvm-6gv8 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-token-reuse-in-owner-id-prompt-hashing-fallback