Fail-Open Vulnerability in OpenClaw Plugin Installation Flow
CVE-2026-41377

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-41377?

OpenClaw prior to version 2026.3.31 has a fail-open vulnerability in its plugin installation process. This flaw allows attackers to exploit instances where security scans have failed. When operators ignore visible warnings and approve installations, malicious actors can install untrusted plugins, compromising the integrity and security of the entire system. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.3.31

OpenClaw 2026.3.31

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7a953a52271b9...
patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/44b9936136012...
patch

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

davidluzsilva
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