CVE-2026-41379: OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41379 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Talk Voice configuration persistence. Attackers with operator.write privileges can exploit the chat.send endpoint to reach and modify sensitive voice configuration settings intended for administrators only.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-28 19:37 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.3.28

Fixed in: 2026.3.28

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.3.28

npm install openclaw@">=2026.3.28"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41379?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.3.28. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41379 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41379 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41379 affect?

CVE-2026-41379 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Talk Voice configuration persistence. Attackers with operator.write privileges can exploit

How urgent is CVE-2026-41379?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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