Vulnerability · Published Mar 21, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-32064OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Missing VNC Authentication in Sandbox Browser noVNC Observer
High 7.7
In plain English
A high-severity missing authentication in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 45% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 sandbox browser entrypoint launches x11vnc without authentication for noVNC observer sessions, allowing unauthenticated access to the VNC interface. Remote attackers on the host loopback interface can connect to the exposed noVNC port to observe or interact with the sandbox browser without credentials.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 2026.2.21 | GHSA-25gx-x37c-7pph |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-306 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-25gx-x37c-7pph) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit #1 patch
- Patch Commit #2 patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Missing VNC Authentication in Sandbox Browser noVNC Observer third-party-advisory