CVE-2026-41386

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-04-28

Last modified

2026-04-29

Weaknesses

CWE-648

Affected products

• Openclaw (Openclaw)

References

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unbound-bootstrap-setup-codes