Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Apr 28, 2026· Updated Apr 30, 2026
CVE-2026-41916
CVE-2026-41916
Description
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 Newly accepted gateway connections continue using outdated resolved auth state, allowing attackers to bypass authentication controls through config reload operations.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.4.8 | 2026.4.8 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5nvdPatch
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-68x5-xx89-w9mmghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-68x5-xx89-w9mmnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-stale-authentication-state-via-config-reloadnvdThird Party Advisory
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