How severe is CVE-2026-41386?

CVE-2026-41386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-41386 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-2026-41386?

CVE-2026-41386 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41386?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-41386 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41386 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26095.

When was CVE-2026-41386 published?

CVE-2026-41386 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41386

CVE-2026-41386 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v4: 9.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26095
Weakness: CWE-648
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not bound to intended device roles and scopes during pairing. Attackers can exploit this during first-use device pairing to escalate privileges beyond their intended role and scope.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41386?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not bound to intended device roles and scopes during pairing. Attackers can exploit this during first-use device pairing to escalate privileges beyond their intended role and scope.
How severe is CVE-2026-41386?: CVE-2026-41386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-41386 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-2026-41386?: CVE-2026-41386 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-41386 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41386 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26095.
When was CVE-2026-41386 published?: CVE-2026-41386 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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