CVE-2026-32975
CVE-2026-32975 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-807.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17014
- Weakness: CWE-807
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.12 contains a weak authorization vulnerability in Zalouser allowlist mode that matches mutable group display names instead of stable group identifiers. Attackers can create groups with identical names to allowlisted groups to bypass channel authorization and route messages from unintended groups to the agent.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32975?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.12 contains a weak authorization vulnerability in Zalouser allowlist mode that matches mutable group display names instead of stable group identifiers. Attackers can create groups with identical names to allowlisted groups to bypass channel authorization and route messages from unintended groups to the agent.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32975?
- CVE-2026-32975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-32975 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-32975?
- CVE-2026-32975 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-32975?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-32975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-32975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17014.
- When was CVE-2026-32975 published?
- CVE-2026-32975 was published on 2026-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f5mf-3r52-r83w
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-weak-authorization-via-mutable-group-names-in-zalouser-allowlist
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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