CVE-2026-32987 | OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12 device-bootstrap.ts authentication replay (GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p)
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A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12 . This affects an unknown part of the file src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts . The manipulation results in authentication bypass by capture-replay. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-32987 . The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
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VDB-354115 · CVE-2026-32987 · GHSA-63F5-HHC7-CX6P
OPENCLAW UP TO 2026.3.12 DEVICE-BOOTSTRAP.TS AUTHENTICATION REPLAY
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. This manipulation causes authentication replay. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-32987. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.12. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication replay vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-294. A capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
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.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-32987 since 03/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1040 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
Upgrading to version 2026.3.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1803d16d5cec970c54b0e1ac46b31b1cbade335c is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
Productinfo
Type
Artificial Intelligence Software
Name
OpenClaw
Version
2026.3.0
2026.3.1
2026.3.2
2026.3.3
2026.3.4
2026.3.5
2026.3.6
2026.3.7
2026.3.8
2026.3.9
2026.3.10
2026.3.11
2026.3.12
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
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Vector Complexity Authentication Confidentiality Integrity Availability
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Authentication replay
CWE: CWE-294 / CWE-287
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.13
Patch: 1803d16d5cec970c54b0e1ac46b31b1cbade335c
Timelineinfo
03/17/2026 CVE reserved
03/29/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
03/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-32987 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32987
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354115
Entryinfo
Created: 03/29/2026 17:50
Changes: 03/29/2026 17:50 (79)
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Cache ID: 99:A23:101
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