CVE-2026-41359

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Telegram configuration and cron persistence settings via the send endpoint. Attackers with operator.write credentials can exploit insufficient access controls to reach sensitive administrative functionality and modify persistence mechanisms.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-04-23 22:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-23 22:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:46 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-269 · Improper privilege management

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.3.28

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None