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CVE-2026-35656
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the X-Forwarded-For header processing when trustedProxies is configured, allowing …
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the X-Forwarded-For header processing when trustedProxies is configured, allowing attackers to spoof loopback hops. Remote attackers can inject forged forwarding headers to bypass canvas authentication and rate-limiting protections by masquerading as loopback clients.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.3.22 | 2026.3.22 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.3.22 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-844j-xrrq-wgh4
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-844j-xrrq-wgh4
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fc2d29ea926f47c428c556e92ec981441228d2a4
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35656
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-xff-loopback-spoofing-bypass-in-canvas-authentication-and-rate-limiter