CVE-2026-41403: openclaw — Fix

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 misclassifies proxied remote requests as loopback connections in the diffs viewer when allowRemoteViewer is disabled, allowing unauthorized access. Attackers can bypass access controls by sending proxied requests that are incorrectly identified as local loopback traffic, circumventing intended remote viewer restrictions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.9

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0006

Probability of exploitation

0.17%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-807 CWE-807

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	< 2026.3.31

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/30a1690323088fd291abd11643a264a6828a002c https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3xv9-89fm-7h4r

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-access-control-bypass-via-proxied-remote-request-misclassification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41403? +

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 misclassifies proxied remote requests as loopback connections in the diffs viewer when allowRemoteViewer is disabled, allowing unauthorized access. Attackers can bypass access controls by sending proxied requests that are incorrectly identified as local loopback traffic, circumventing intended remote viewer restrictions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-41403? +

CVE-2026-41403 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.9 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0006, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41403? +

CVE-2026-41403 affects products from openclaw, specifically: openclaw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41403? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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