High severity · published Apr 28, 2026
CVE-2026-41390
OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Exec Allowlist Bypass via Unregistered /usr/bin/script Wrapper
7.3
CVSS
0.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an exec allowlist bypass vulnerability where allow-always persistence fails to unwrap /usr/bin/script and similar wrappers before storing trust decisions. Attackers can obtain user approval for one wrapped command to persist trust for wrapper binaries that execute different underlying programs.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.1% · higher than 2% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
OpenClaw · OpenClaw
before 2026.3.28 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41390
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-41390
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6pfc-6m7w-m8fx
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-exec-allowlist-bypass-via-unregistered-usr-bin-script-wrapper
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