CVE-2026-41404
HIGH WAF: Low
CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-04-28
CWE-863
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.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Incorrect Authorization
Low WAF Coverage
OWASP: A01:2021 Broken Access Control
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | up to 2026.3.31 |
References
- github.com (Patch)
- github.com (Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory)