CVE-2026-41386

CRITICAL

OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes

Title source: cna

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)

[Vendor Advisory] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9

View Patch ZIP pw:eip

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unbound-bootstrap-setup-codes

Scores

CVSS v3 9.1

EPSS 0.0003

EPSS Percentile 8.0%

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 (2)

OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.22

OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.22

Published Apr 28, 2026

Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026