CVE-2026-41386

CRITICAL

OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unbound-bootstrap-setup-codes

Scores

CVSS v3 9.1
EPSS 0.0033
EPSS Percentile 24.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-648
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.3.22npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.22
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.22
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.22
Published Apr 28, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026