CVE-2026-41392

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability allowing attackers to inherit allowlist trust via shell init-file wrapper invocations. Attackers can exploit shell options like --rcfile, --init-file, and --startup-file to load attacker-chosen initialization files while bypassing exec allowlist matching restrictions.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, 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. 2026-04-28 19:37 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-28 19:37 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:46 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-184

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.3.31

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 5.4

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High