CVE-2026-41359
OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via operator.write to Admin-Class Telegram Config and Cron Persistence
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Telegram configuration and cron persistence settings via the send endpoint. Attackers with operator.write credentials can exploit insufficient access controls to reach sensitive administrative functionality and modify persistence mechanisms.
INFO
Published Date :
April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 1:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
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.
- Restrict operator write access to sensitive configurations.
- Review operator permissions for least privilege.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H 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/commit/b7d70ade3b9900dbe97bd73be9c02e924ff3c986 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-operator-write-to-admin-class-telegram-config-and-cron-persistence 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 a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Telegram configuration and cron persistence settings via the send endpoint. Attackers with operator.write credentials can exploit insufficient access controls to reach sensitive administrative functionality and modify persistence mechanisms. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/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:L/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-269 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b7d70ade3b9900dbe97bd73be9c02e924ff3c986 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-operator-write-to-admin-class-telegram-config-and-cron-persistence