CVE-2026-41377
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Fail-Open Security Scan Bypass in Plugin Installation
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Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a fail-open vulnerability in the plugin installation flow where security scan failures do not block installation. Attackers can exploit scan failures to install untrusted plugins when operators proceed despite visible scan warnings.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cwq8-6f96-g3q4
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7a953a52271b9188a5fa830739a4366614ff9916
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/44b993613601280d46a5b88190e46669fc13d669
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0d7f1e2c84eca65df7dee890d9c30e2a841c030a
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/bf96c67fd1954740aeabfadc7cfe3098bcfc6b68
References (6)
SSVC — Action Prioritization
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CVSS
- Attack Vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- REQUIRED
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- LOW
- Integrity
- LOW
- Availability
- NONE
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