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CVE-2026-41404

8.8 · HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an incomplete scope-clearing vulnerability in trusted-proxy authentication mode that allows operator.admin privilege escalation.

Published Apr 28, 2026CWE-863EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2026-41404 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an incomplete scope-clearing vulnerability in trusted-proxy authentication mode that allows operator.admin privilege escalation. Attackers can exploit this by declaring operator scopes on non-Control-UI clients, allowing self-declared scopes to persist on identity-bearing authentication paths and escalate privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8b88b927cb0747ad24d95b07d35682bf85dc5b0eGitHubgithub.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g374-mggx-p6xcRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-operator-admin-privilege-escalation-via-trusted-proxy-authentication

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41404?

CVE-2026-41404 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-41404?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-41404?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-41404?

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