9.1
CRITICAL CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-41386
OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not bound to intended device roles and scopes during pairing. Attackers can exploit this during first-use device pairing to escalate privileges beyond their intended role and scope.

INFO

Published Date :

April 28, 2026, 7:37 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 28, 2026, 8:10 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

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 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.22 or later to fix privilege escalation.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.22 or later.
  • Review device pairing configurations.
  • Ensure correct device roles and scopes.
  • Apply security best practices for pairing.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not bound to intended device roles and scopes during pairing. Attackers can exploit this during first-use device pairing to escalate privileges beyond their intended role and scope.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-648
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unbound-bootstrap-setup-codes
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.