Vulnerability · Published Apr 28, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-41386OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw 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 0.3% (higher than 26% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.1Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 74.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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 & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 2026.3.22 | GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-648 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes third-party-advisory