CVE-2026-41390

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.

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-28 19:37

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:46

NVD link : CVE-2026-41390

Mitre link : CVE-2026-41390

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-41390

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Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-807

Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision

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