CVE-2026-32039
CVE-2026-32039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v4: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13326
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the toolsBySender group policy matching that allows attackers to inherit elevated tool permissions through identifier collision attacks. Attackers can exploit untyped sender keys by forcing collisions with mutable identity values such as senderName or senderUsername to bypass sender-authorization policies and gain unauthorized access to privileged tools.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32039?
- OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the toolsBySender group policy matching that allows attackers to inherit elevated tool permissions through identifier collision attacks. Attackers can exploit untyped sender keys by forcing collisions with mutable identity values such as senderName or senderUsername to bypass sender-authorization policies and gain unauthorized access to privileged tools.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32039?
- CVE-2026-32039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-32039 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-32039?
- CVE-2026-32039 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-32039?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-32039 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-32039 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13326.
- When was CVE-2026-32039 published?
- CVE-2026-32039 was published on 2026-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5547a2275cb69413af3b62c795b93214fe913b57
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wpph-cjgr-7c39
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sender-authorization-bypass-via-identity-collision-in-toolsbysender
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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