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
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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.
- Verify script integrity after updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-41360 has a 1 public
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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) 2026.4.2 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