CVE-2026-41386CWE-648

OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes

Critical · published April 28, 2026

CVSS v4.0
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00568 · 46.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-648 · Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs
Published
2026-04-28T18:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 18:09Z
    OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Privilege Escalation via Unbound Bootstrap Setup Codes
    cvelistv5