CVE-2026-41386: OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not bo

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-41386 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-648
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: < 2026.3.22

Fixed in: 2026.3.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.3.22

npm install openclaw@">=2026.3.22"

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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-2026-41386?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.3.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41386 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41386 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-2026-41386 affect?

CVE-2026-41386 affects openclaw. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 pri

How urgent is CVE-2026-41386?

Priority 43/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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