High 7.8Published Apr 20, 2026

CVE-2026-41295OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Untrusted Workspace Channel Shadow Code Execution during Built-in Channel Setup

Updated under an hour ago (Oct 26, 2026, 5:00 PM ET)

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Exploited in the last 30 days

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an improper trust boundary vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace channel shadows to execute during built-in channel setup and login. Attackers can clone a workspace with a malicious plugin claiming a bundled channel id to achieve unintended in-process code execution before the plugin is explicitly trusted.

CVSS: 7.8 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness (CWE): CWE-829
Known exploited: Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): Not loaded for this CVE
Assigned by: VulnCheck
NVD analysis: Analyzed
Record last updated: Apr 21, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

OpenClaw OpenClaw openclaw:openclaw (from the name)	before 2026.4.2; 2026.4.2 not affected	CNA record
openclaw openclaw openclaw:openclaw	before 2026.4.2	NVD

References

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2qrv-rc5x-2g2h	vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/53c29df2a9eb242a70d0ff29f3d1e67c8d6801f0	patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-workspace-channel-shadow-code-execution-during-built-in-channel-setup	third-party-advisory

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