CVE-2026-41916

OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an authentication state management vulnerability where the resolvedAuth closure becomes stale after configuration reload. Newly accepted gateway connections continue using outdated resolved auth state, allowing attackers to bypass authentication controls through config reload operations.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

30 Apr 2026, 14:04

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Openclaw openclaw
Openclaw
CPE cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
References () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 - () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 - Patch
References () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-68x5-xx89-w9mm - () https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-68x5-xx89-w9mm - Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-stale-authentication-state-via-config-reload - () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-stale-authentication-state-via-config-reload - Third Party Advisory

28 Apr 2026, 19:37

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-04-28 19:37

Updated : 2026-04-30 14:04


NVD link : CVE-2026-41916

Mitre link : CVE-2026-41916

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-41916


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Products Affected

openclaw

  • openclaw
CWE
CWE-613

Insufficient Session Expiration