HIGH · 8.5

CVE-2026-41371

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in chat.send that allows write-scoped gateway callers to trigger admin-only session reset operations. Attackers can rotate targe...

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in chat.send that allows write-scoped gateway callers to trigger admin-only session reset operations. Attackers can rotate target sessions, archive prior transcript state, and force new session IDs without requiring admin scope by exploiting improper authorization checks in the chat.send path.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpenclawOpenclaw< 2026.3.28

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-41371?

CVE-2026-41371 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in chat.send that allows write-scoped gateway callers to trigger admin-only session reset operations. Attackers can rotate targe...

How severe is CVE-2026-41371?

CVE-2026-41371 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41371?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.