OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Authentication Bypass in HTTP Gateway Routes via Tokenless Tailscale Auth
Summary
OpenClaw < 2026.2.21 - Authentication Bypass in HTTP Gateway Routes via Tokenless Tailscale Auth
Original description
The description as published by the source.
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.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vulncheck.com
- patch github.com