OpenClaw up to 2026.4.1 Workspace Channel inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.4.1. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Workspace Channel Handler. This manipulation causes inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-41295. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.4.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Workspace Channel Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-829. The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an improper trust boundary vulnerability allowing untrusted workspace channel shadows to execute during built-in channel setup and login. Attackers can clone a workspace with a malicious plugin claiming a bundled channel id to achieve unintended in-process code execution before the plugin is explicitly trusted.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-41295 since 04/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.4.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 53c29df2a9eb242a70d0ff29f3d1e67c8d6801f0 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CNNVD (CNNVD-202604-4188). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere
CWE: CWE-829
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.4.2
Patch: 53c29df2a9eb242a70d0ff29f3d1e67c8d6801f0

Timelineinfo

04/20/2026 CVE reserved
04/21/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/22/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-2qrv-rc5x-2g2h
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-41295 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-41295
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358405
CNNVD: CNNVD-202604-4188 - OpenClaw 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 04/21/2026 07:17
Updated: 04/22/2026 19:33
Changes: 04/21/2026 07:17 (78), 04/22/2026 19:33 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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