CVE-2026-41392
CVE-2026-41392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-184.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v4: 5.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26100
- Weakness: CWE-184
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability allowing attackers to inherit allowlist trust via shell init-file wrapper invocations. Attackers can exploit shell options like --rcfile, --init-file, and --startup-file to load attacker-chosen initialization files while bypassing exec allowlist matching restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41392?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability allowing attackers to inherit allowlist trust via shell init-file wrapper invocations. Attackers can exploit shell options like --rcfile, --init-file, and --startup-file to load attacker-chosen initialization files while bypassing exec allowlist matching restrictions.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41392?
- CVE-2026-41392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-41392 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41392?
- CVE-2026-41392 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41392?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41392 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41392 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26100.
- When was CVE-2026-41392 published?
- CVE-2026-41392 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0c8375424620e12777ef24c162eedc7e9fcfd7e3
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wpc6-37g7-8q4w
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-shell-init-file-options
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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