Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing paired nodes with role=node to dispatch node.event agent requests with unrestricted gateway-side tool access. Attackers with trusted paired node credentials can escalate privileges by leveraging unrestricted agent.request dispatch to achieve remote code execution on the gateway.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a77928b1087e90f2a8903f8e5aca6dec9237Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gjm7-hw8f-73rqVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-to-remote-codThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41378?
CVE-2026-41378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing paired nodes with role=node to dispatch node.event agent requests with unrestricted gateway-side tool access. Attackers...
How severe is CVE-2026-41378?
CVE-2026-41378 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.