OpenClaw: Unavailable local auth SecretRefs could fall through to remote credentials in local mode
Published Mar 31, 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
OpenClaw: Unavailable local auth SecretRefs could fall through to remote credentials in local mode
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QFinch assessment
## Summary In affected versions of `openclaw`, local gateway helper credential resolution treated configured but unavailable `gateway.auth.token` and `gateway.auth.password` SecretRefs as if they were unset and could fall back to `gateway.remote.*` credentials in local mode.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Security advisory ↗
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Credential Fallback Logic Bypass via Unavailable Local Auth SecretRefs ↗
Record history
Published Mar 31, 2026 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026