Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.1 fail to properly handle authentication bootstrap errors during startup, allowing browser-control routes to remain accessible without authentication. Local processes or loopback-reachable SSRF paths can exploit this to access browser-control routes including evaluate-capable actions without valid credentials.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.1 | 2026.3.1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.3.1 | 2026.3.1 | GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppw |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0557 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 23, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vpj2-69hf-rppw) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.1 - Unauthenticated Browser Control Access via Failed Auth Bootstrap third-party-advisory