How severe is CVE-2026-41380?

CVE-2026-41380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-41380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41380?

CVE-2026-41380 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41380?

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-2026-41380 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41380 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26089.

When was CVE-2026-41380 published?

CVE-2026-41380 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41380

CVE-2026-41380 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-807.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26089
Weakness: CWE-807
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an execution approval vulnerability in exec-approvals-allowlist.ts that allows allow-always persistence to trust wrapper carrier executables instead of invoked targets. Attackers can exploit positional carrier executable routing through dispatch wrappers to establish broader allowlist entries than intended, weakening execution approval boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41380?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an execution approval vulnerability in exec-approvals-allowlist.ts that allows allow-always persistence to trust wrapper carrier executables instead of invoked targets. Attackers can exploit positional carrier executable routing through dispatch wrappers to establish broader allowlist entries than intended, weakening execution approval boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2026-41380?: CVE-2026-41380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-41380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41380?: CVE-2026-41380 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41380?: 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-2026-41380 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41380 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26089.
When was CVE-2026-41380 published?: CVE-2026-41380 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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