CVE-2026-41386
CRITICALOpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes
Title source: cnaDescription
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
Patch patch
Patch Commit
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9
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