How severe is CVE-2026-32987?

CVE-2026-32987 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-2026-32987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32987?

CVE-2026-32987 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32987?

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-2026-32987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17022.

When was CVE-2026-32987 published?

CVE-2026-32987 was published on 2026-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32987

CVE-2026-32987 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-294.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17022
Weakness: CWE-294
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32987?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.
How severe is CVE-2026-32987?: CVE-2026-32987 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-2026-32987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32987?: CVE-2026-32987 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32987?: 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-2026-32987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17022.
When was CVE-2026-32987 published?: CVE-2026-32987 was published on 2026-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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