Openclaw cli: OpenClaw gateway exec allow-always over-trusts positional carrier executables (CVE-2026-41380)
Description
OpenClaw CLI versions up to 2026.3.24 contain a vulnerability where the allow-always persistence mechanism over-trusts positional wrapper carrier executables instead of the actual target executable. This can cause a broader execution allowlist entry than intended, weakening execution approval boundaries. The issue is fixed in version 2026.3.28.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The OpenClaw CLI's allow-always persistence feature incorrectly trusts wrapper carrier executables used to dispatch commands, rather than the actual invoked target executable. This flaw allows a one-time approval to create a more permissive future allowlist entry than the operator intended, potentially weakening execution approval controls. The vulnerability affects the component src/infra/exec-approvals-allowlist.ts and is fixed in version 2026.3.28 by rejecting wrapper carrier allow-always targets.
Potential Impact
A one-time approval of a command routed through a wrapper executable can result in a persistent allowlist entry that is broader than intended. This weakens the execution approval boundaries, potentially allowing unauthorized or unintended executables to run with elevated trust, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenClaw CLI version 2026.3.28 and later. Users should upgrade to version 2026.3.28 or newer to mitigate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-41380
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac2459e12601ec6a3165d6d
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:02 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:47:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
Views: 1
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