CVE-2026-41295

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an improper trust boundary vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace channel shadows to execute during built-in channel setup and login. Attackers can clone a workspace with a malicious plugin claiming a bundled channel id to achieve unintended in-process code execution before the plugin is explicitly trusted.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-04-21 00:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-21 00:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:46 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-829

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.4.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High