How severe is CVE-2026-32970?

CVE-2026-32970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-32970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32970?

CVE-2026-32970 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-32970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17377.

When was CVE-2026-32970 published?

CVE-2026-32970 was published on 2026-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32970

CVE-2026-32970 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-636.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
CVSS v4: 2.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17377
Weakness: CWE-636
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains a credential fallback vulnerability where unavailable local gateway.auth.token and gateway.auth.password SecretRefs are treated as unset, allowing fallback to remote credentials in local mode. Attackers can exploit misconfigured local auth references to cause CLI and helper paths to select incorrect credential sources, potentially bypassing intended local authentication boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32970?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains a credential fallback vulnerability where unavailable local gateway.auth.token and gateway.auth.password SecretRefs are treated as unset, allowing fallback to remote credentials in local mode. Attackers can exploit misconfigured local auth references to cause CLI and helper paths to select incorrect credential sources, potentially bypassing intended local authentication boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2026-32970?: CVE-2026-32970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-32970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32970?: CVE-2026-32970 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17377.
When was CVE-2026-32970 published?: CVE-2026-32970 was published on 2026-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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