Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: Device-Paired Node Skips Node Scope Gate → Host RCE.md (CVE-2026-41352)
Description
CVE-2026-41352 is a high-severity vulnerability in the openclaw-cli npm package where a device-paired node can bypass the node scope gate, potentially leading to remote code execution on the host. The issue affects versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.3.31. The vulnerability requires device pairing or setup prerequisites but allows exposure of node commands without full node pairing. A fix was introduced in version 2026.3.31.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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Technical Analysis
The openclaw-cli package contains a vulnerability (CVE-2026-41352) where a device-paired node can skip the node scope gate, enabling execution of node commands on the host without proper node pairing. This flaw exists in versions >=2026.1.29 and <2026.3.31. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was fixed in commit 3886b65ef21d02808c1a106fa1f9f69e22f71c32 and released in version 2026.3.31.
Potential Impact
An attacker with device pairing or setup access can bypass node scope restrictions and execute commands on the host system, potentially leading to full remote code execution. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system. However, exploitation requires some level of device pairing or setup, which limits the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available and should be applied by upgrading openclaw-cli to version 2026.3.31 or later. Users should update to this fixed version to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-41352
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac245a312601ec6a3165d93
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:07 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:49:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
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