CVE-2026-41390
OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Unregistered /usr/bin/script Wrapper
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability where allow-always persistence fails to unwrap /usr/bin/script and similar wrappers before storing trust decisions. Attackers can obtain user approval for one wrapped command to persist trust for wrapper binaries that execute different underlying programs.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2026, 7:37 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 30, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.28 or later.
- Verify persistence trust decisions.
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-2026-41390.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-6m7w-m8fx | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-unregistered-usr-bin-script-wrapper | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.3.28 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-6m7w-m8fx Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-unregistered-usr-bin-script-wrapper Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability where allow-always persistence fails to unwrap /usr/bin/script and similar wrappers before storing trust decisions. Attackers can obtain user approval for one wrapped command to persist trust for wrapper binaries that execute different underlying programs. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/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:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-807 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-6m7w-m8fx Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-unregistered-usr-bin-script-wrapper