CVE-2026-4040

Name: CVE-2026-4040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-12T12:15:59.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-4040 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.17. This issue affects the function tools.exec.safeBins of the component File Existence Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was identified in OpenClaw up to 2026.2.17. This issue affects the function tools.exec.safeBins of the component File Existence Handler. The manipulation leads to information exposure through discrepancy. The attack needs to be performed locally. Upgrading to version 2026.2.19-beta.1 is capable of addressing this issue. The identifier of the patch is bafdbb6f112409a65decd3d4e7350fbd637c7754. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS 4.0

4.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	>= 2026.2.0, < 2026.2.19

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/Product
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/bafdbb6f112409a65decd3d4e7350fbd637c7754Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.19-beta.1Release Notes
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6c9j-x93c-rw6jVendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.350652Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.350652Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.769581Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4040?

How severe is CVE-2026-4040?

CVE-2026-4040 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST