CVE-2026-41377
CVE-2026-41377 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-636.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26086
- Weakness: CWE-636
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a fail-open vulnerability in the plugin installation flow where security scan failures do not block installation. Attackers can exploit scan failures to install untrusted plugins when operators proceed despite visible scan warnings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41377?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a fail-open vulnerability in the plugin installation flow where security scan failures do not block installation. Attackers can exploit scan failures to install untrusted plugins when operators proceed despite visible scan warnings.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41377?
- CVE-2026-41377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41377 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41377?
- CVE-2026-41377 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41377?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41377 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41377 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26086.
- When was CVE-2026-41377 published?
- CVE-2026-41377 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0d7f1e2c84eca65df7dee890d9c30e2a841c030a
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/44b993613601280d46a5b88190e46669fc13d669
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7a953a52271b9188a5fa830739a4366614ff9916
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/bf96c67fd1954740aeabfadc7cfe3098bcfc6b68
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwq8-6f96-g3q4
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-fail-open-security-scan-bypass-in-plugin-installation
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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