Exec Allowlist Bypass Vulnerability in OpenClaw by OpenClaw
CVE-2026-41392

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-41392?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.31 are susceptible to an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability. This issue allows attackers to exploit shell options such as --rcfile, --init-file, and --startup-file to load malicious initialization files, circumventing the protections instituted by exec allowlist matching. As a result, attackers can gain trust inheritance via shell initialization file wrapper invocations, posing serious risks to user security and systems.

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/0c8375424620e...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowl...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

cyjhhh
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