8.1
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-41353
OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - allowProfiles Bypass via Profile Mutation and Runtime Selection
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an access control bypass vulnerability in the allowProfiles feature that allows attackers to circumvent profile restrictions through persistent profile mutation and runtime profile selection. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating browser proxy profiles at runtime to access restricted profiles and bypass intended access controls.

INFO

Published Date :

April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 1, 2026, 8:14 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41353 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
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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 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.22 or later to fix an access control bypass vulnerability.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.22 or later.
  • Apply vendor-provided patches or security updates.
  • Review and strengthen profile access controls.
  • Monitor for suspicious profile mutation attempts.
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-2026-41353.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/eac93507c36ccd0c359fba18fa466ef6448be8a5 Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h5hg-h7rr-gpf3 Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowprofiles-bypass-via-profile-mutation-and-runtime-selection Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-41353 vulnerability over time.

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 01, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.3.22
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/eac93507c36ccd0c359fba18fa466ef6448be8a5 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h5hg-h7rr-gpf3 Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowprofiles-bypass-via-profile-mutation-and-runtime-selection Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an access control bypass vulnerability in the allowProfiles feature that allows attackers to circumvent profile restrictions through persistent profile mutation and runtime profile selection. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating browser proxy profiles at runtime to access restricted profiles and bypass intended access controls.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/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:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-472
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/eac93507c36ccd0c359fba18fa466ef6448be8a5
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h5hg-h7rr-gpf3
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowprofiles-bypass-via-profile-mutation-and-runtime-selection
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