Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: Node reconnect metadata spoofing could bypass platform-based node command policy (CVE-2026-32014)
Description
OpenClaw CLI versions up to 2026.2.25 are vulnerable to a metadata spoofing issue during node reconnection. An attacker with an already paired node identity can spoof platform and deviceFamily metadata to bypass platform-based node command policies. This allows unauthorized access to commands restricted by the original platform. The vulnerability is fixed in version 2026.2.26 by signing and verifying the platform metadata in the device-auth payload and rejecting mismatched reconnect metadata.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenClaw CLI's node reconnection process accepts reconnect metadata from clients without binding the platform and deviceFamily fields into the device-auth signature. This allows a paired node device to spoof these metadata fields and broaden node command policy eligibility. The vulnerability affects versions >=2026.1.29 and <2026.2.26. The fix introduces a device-auth payload version 3 that signs normalized platform and deviceFamily fields, verifies this version first, and rejects reconnect metadata mismatches, requiring explicit repair pairing to change pinned metadata.
Potential Impact
An attacker with an existing paired node identity on the trusted network can spoof reconnect metadata to gain access to node commands that should be blocked based on the originally paired platform. This can lead to unauthorized command execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available in OpenClaw CLI version 2026.2.26 that addresses this vulnerability by signing and verifying platform metadata and rejecting spoofed reconnect metadata. Users should upgrade to version 2026.2.26 or later to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-32014
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac245bf12601ec6a3166bfb
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 13:05:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:37 UTC
Views: 1
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.