CVE-2026-41342
OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Unauthenticated Discovery Endpoint Credential Exfiltration via Remote Onboarding
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the remote onboarding component that persists unauthenticated discovery endpoints without explicit trust confirmation. Attackers can spoof discovery endpoints to redirect onboarding toward malicious gateways and capture gateway credentials or traffic.
INFO
Published Date :
April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 3:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.28 or later.
- Ensure explicit trust confirmation for remote onboarding.
- Review discovery endpoint configurations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-41342 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-41342.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3cw3-5vxw-g2h3 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-discovery-endpoint-credential-exfiltration-via-remote-onboarding | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-41342 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.3.28 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3cw3-5vxw-g2h3 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-discovery-endpoint-credential-exfiltration-via-remote-onboarding Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the remote onboarding component that persists unauthenticated discovery endpoints without explicit trust confirmation. Attackers can spoof discovery endpoints to redirect onboarding toward malicious gateways and capture gateway credentials or traffic. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-346 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3cw3-5vxw-g2h3 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-discovery-endpoint-credential-exfiltration-via-remote-onboarding