CVE-2026-41386
Critical · 9.1CVSS
9.1
EPSS
0.6%
Published
Apr 28, 2026
CISA due date
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The record
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not bound to intended device roles and scopes during pairing. Attackers can exploit this during first-use device pairing to escalate privileges beyond their intended role and scope.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Introduced | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 0 | 2026.3.22 |
Related vulnerabilities
- GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7 OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing Same vulnerability
- GHSA-4hpg-mp64-x7xq OpenClaw: Internal/webchat command auth could inherit ownerAllowFrom wildcard state Also affects openclaw
- GHSA-8mg9-j9cf-54cj OpenClaw: Empty-scope device re-pairing could confuse caller scope containment Also affects openclaw
- GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8 OpenClaw: Workspace-derived service PATH could influence trash command selection Also affects openclaw
- GHSA-wc84-j36w-pw4x OpenClaw: Workspace .env STATE_DIRECTORY could influence bundled runtime dependency roots Also affects openclaw
- GHSA-cw4q-gqg5-g38h OpenClaw: Discord allowFrom could bind to mutable display names Also affects openclaw
- GHSA-mpc8-jxjh-qpgh OpenClaw: Focus command could miss controlScope enforcement Also affects openclaw
- GHSA-24vr-rprv-67rf OpenClaw: Workspace .env npm_execpath could influence bundled runtime dependency install Also affects openclaw