CVE-2026-41388
CVE-2026-41388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-372.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v4: 6.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26097
- Weakness: CWE-372
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a configuration management vulnerability where startup migration treats empty-array settings as missing values. Attackers can restart the application to rehydrate revoked Tlon configuration from file state, bypassing intended revocation controls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41388?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a configuration management vulnerability where startup migration treats empty-array settings as missing values. Attackers can restart the application to rehydrate revoked Tlon configuration from file state, bypassing intended revocation controls.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41388?
- CVE-2026-41388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41388 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41388?
- CVE-2026-41388 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41388?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41388 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41388 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26097.
- When was CVE-2026-41388 published?
- CVE-2026-41388 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a4d72a83f01fedd35964c352e3473c7712a3511b
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3pm9-5j7m-59vc
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-configuration-rehydration-via-empty-array-revocation-handling
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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