CVE-2026-41372

CVE-2026-41372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-639.

Key facts

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 fails to normalize trailing-dot localhost hosts in remote CDP discovery responses, allowing bypass of loopback protections. Attackers can craft hostile discovery responses returning localhost. to retarget authenticated browser control toward localhost endpoints and expose browser state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41372?
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 fails to normalize trailing-dot localhost hosts in remote CDP discovery responses, allowing bypass of loopback protections. Attackers can craft hostile discovery responses returning localhost. to retarget authenticated browser control toward localhost endpoints and expose browser state.
How severe is CVE-2026-41372?
CVE-2026-41372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-41372 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41372?
CVE-2026-41372 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41372?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-41372 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-41372 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25952.
When was CVE-2026-41372 published?
CVE-2026-41372 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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