CVE-2026-41404
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CVE-2026-41404 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.31 |
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