CVE-2026-41359

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via operator.write to Admin-Class Telegram Config and Cron Persistence

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Telegram configuration and cron persistence settings via the send endpoint. Attackers with operator.write credentials can exploit insufficient access controls to reach sensitive administrative functionality and modify persistence mechanisms.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via operator.write to Admin-Class Telegram Config and Cron Persistence
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-operator-write-to-admin-class-telegram-config-and-cron-persistence

Scores

CVSS v3 7.1
EPSS 0.0023
EPSS Percentile 13.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.3.28npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.28
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.28
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.28
Published Apr 23, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 24, 2026