Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-41352
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a remote code execution vulnerability where a device-paired node can bypass the node scope gate authentication mechanism. Attackers with device pairing credentials can execute arbitrary node commands on t…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (67.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.3.31
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-xj9w-5r6q-x6v4) (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- Patch Commit (Patch, patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Remote Code Execution via Node Scope Gate Bypass (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41352?
- CVE-2026-41352 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-04-23.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41352?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.