CVE-2026-41353
CVE-2026-41353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-472.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v4: 7.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25337
- Weakness: CWE-472
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an access control bypass vulnerability in the allowProfiles feature that allows attackers to circumvent profile restrictions through persistent profile mutation and runtime profile selection. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating browser proxy profiles at runtime to access restricted profiles and bypass intended access controls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41353?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an access control bypass vulnerability in the allowProfiles feature that allows attackers to circumvent profile restrictions through persistent profile mutation and runtime profile selection. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating browser proxy profiles at runtime to access restricted profiles and bypass intended access controls.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41353?
- CVE-2026-41353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41353 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41353?
- CVE-2026-41353 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41353?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-41353 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41353 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25337.
- When was CVE-2026-41353 published?
- CVE-2026-41353 was published on 2026-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/eac93507c36ccd0c359fba18fa466ef6448be8a5
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h5hg-h7rr-gpf3
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowprofiles-bypass-via-profile-mutation-and-runtime-selection
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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