CVE-2026-41333
CVE-2026-41333 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-799.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v4: 6.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25317
- Weakness: CWE-799
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an authentication rate limiting bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent shared authentication protections using fake device tokens. Attackers can exploit the mixed WebSocket authentication flow to bypass rate limiting controls and conduct brute force attacks against weak shared passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41333?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an authentication rate limiting bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent shared authentication protections using fake device tokens. Attackers can exploit the mixed WebSocket authentication flow to bypass rate limiting controls and conduct brute force attacks against weak shared passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41333?
- CVE-2026-41333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41333 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41333?
- CVE-2026-41333 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41333?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41333 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41333 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25317.
- When was CVE-2026-41333 published?
- CVE-2026-41333 was published on 2026-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/af0c0862f22ca4492406a3103d05e3628f94cbe9
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6p8r-6m93-557f
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-rate-limiting-bypass-via-fake-devicetoken
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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