Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.3.31 contain a signature verification bypass vulnerability in the Nostr DM ingress path that allows pairing challenges to be issued before event signature validation. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send forged direct messages to create pending pairing entries and trigger pairing-reply attempts, consuming shared pairing capacity and triggering bounded relay and logging work on the Nostr channel.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4ee742174f36b5445703e3b1ef2fbd6ae670Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h43v-27wg-5mf9Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-forged-nostr-dm-pairing-state-creaThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41301?
CVE-2026-41301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.3.31 contain a signature verification bypass vulnerability in the Nostr DM ingress path that allows pairing challenges to be issued before event signature valid...
How severe is CVE-2026-41301?
CVE-2026-41301 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.