Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: Telegram legacy allowFrom migration fans default-account trust into all named accounts (CVE-2026-41340)
Description
A vulnerability in the openclaw-cli package (CVE-2026-41340) involves a legacy Telegram 'allowFrom' migration that improperly extends default-account trust to all named accounts. This is an authentication boundary issue classified with low severity. Versions prior to 2026.3.31 are affected, with the issue fixed in version 2026.3.31.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41340 is an authentication boundary vulnerability in the openclaw-cli npm package. The flaw arises from the Telegram legacy 'allowFrom' migration, which causes default-account trust to be applied to all named accounts improperly. This can lead to unintended trust relationships within the authentication system. The vulnerability affects versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.3.31. The issue was fixed in version 2026.3.31, with the fix committed on 2026-03-31.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unintended trust from the default account to all named accounts, potentially weakening authentication boundaries. However, the severity is assessed as low, indicating limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to openclaw-cli version 2026.3.31 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated as the patch fully addresses the issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-41340
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6ac245a412601ec6a316619e
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:50:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
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