OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements.

Code

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• Repository · github.com

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. Mar 21, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Detected

   OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without proper authentication credentials.

2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Updated

   OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without proper authentication credentials.

Affected

• cpe openclaw/openclawversion unspecified

Sources

• CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-32045

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-32045

  OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without prope

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Patch · github.com
• Mitigation · github.com
• Third Party Advisory · vulncheck.com