6.7
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-41360
OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Approval Integrity Bypass in pnpm dlx Local Script Binding
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in pnpm dlx that fails to bind local script operands consistently with pnpm exec flows. Attackers can replace approved local scripts before execution without invalidating the approval plan, allowing execution of modified script contents.

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

May 1, 2026, 8:24 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41360 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
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.2 or later to fix the approval integrity issue.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.2 or later.
  • Verify script integrity after updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-41360 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

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-2026-41360.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/176c059b05357df1bc09d4328a2380670859eeff Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w6wx-jq6j-6mcj Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-in-pnpm-dlx-local-script-binding Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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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).

Tracking OpenClaw CVEs

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Updated: 1 month ago
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Born at : Feb. 18, 2026, 4:58 p.m. This repo has been linked 110 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-41360 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-41360 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.

  • 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) 2026.4.2
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/176c059b05357df1bc09d4328a2380670859eeff Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w6wx-jq6j-6mcj Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-in-pnpm-dlx-local-script-binding Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in pnpm dlx that fails to bind local script operands consistently with pnpm exec flows. Attackers can replace approved local scripts before execution without invalidating the approval plan, allowing execution of modified script contents.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-367
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/176c059b05357df1bc09d4328a2380670859eeff
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w6wx-jq6j-6mcj
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-in-pnpm-dlx-local-script-binding
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.