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CVE-2026-41371

OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via chat.send Reset Command

Published: Apr 27, 2026Updated: Apr 27, 2026 Sources: CVE List
NVD MITRE
8.5CVSS
HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in chat.send that allows write-scoped gateway callers to trigger admin-only session reset operations. Attackers can rotate target sessions, archive prior transcript state, and force new session IDs without requiring admin scope by exploiting improper authorization checks in the chat.send path.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:CC:NI:HA:L
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:HIntegrity
High
A:LAvailability
Low

Weaknesses

CWE-863CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

OpenClaw
OpenClaw

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-chat-send-reset-command
vulncheck.com

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