CVE-2026-41394 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 contains an authentication bypass caused by unauthenticated plugin-auth HTTP routes receiving operator runtime write scopes, letting attackers perform privileged runtime actions without authentication.

Severity & Score

Impact

Attackers can perform privileged runtime actions without authentication, potentially compromising system integrity and control.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.3.31 or later.

References

• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthorized-operator-scope-access-in-unauthenticated-plugin-auth-routes
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2a1db0c0f1fa375004a95ba0ef030534790a6d47
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mhgq-xpfq-6r66

Related Resources

• Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard
• Credential Scanner