Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing (CVE-2026-41386)
Description
OpenClaw CLI versions up to 2026.3.13-1 contain a vulnerability where bootstrap setup codes are not properly bound to device roles and scopes. This flaw allows privilege escalation during the initial pairing process. The issue is fixed in versions 2026.3.22 and later. The vulnerability has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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Technical Analysis
The OpenClaw CLI package (npm) has a vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-41386, where bootstrap setup codes were not bound to the intended device roles and scopes. This design flaw enables an attacker to escalate privileges during the first-use pairing process. The vulnerability affects versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.3.24. A fix was implemented and shipped in version 2026.3.22, with the relevant commit dated 2026-03-22. The vulnerability has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to escalate privileges during the initial pairing process, potentially gaining unauthorized control over the device or system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level as indicated by the CVSS score of 9.8.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to OpenClaw CLI version 2026.3.22 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. Versions up to 2026.3.13-1 are vulnerable. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-41386
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac2459e12601ec6a3165d67
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:25:02 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:46:35 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
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