Is my OpenClaw vulnerable to the May 2026 CVEs?

If you're running any version before 2026.4.8, yes. All five CVEs affect pre-4.8 versions. Update immediately.

What does CVE-2026-41394 allow attackers to do?

Unauthenticated plugin-auth HTTP routes receive operator runtime write scopes, allowing attackers to perform privileged runtime actions without authentication.

Can attackers install malicious plugins without detection?

Yes — CVE-2026-42428 shows OpenClaw before 4.8 fails to verify integrity of downloaded plugin archives, allowing tampered packages to install undetected.

How to patch OpenClaw against the May 2026 CVEs?

Update to 2026.4.8 or later. All five CVEs were patched in that release. Run openclaw gateway update.run to apply.

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OpenClaw May 2026 CVE wave — auth bypass, role bypass, plugin integrity bypass

Q: What are the new OpenClaw CVEs in May 2026?

CVE-2026-41394 (auth bypass), CVE-2026-42422 (role bypass), CVE-2026-41390 (exec allowlist bypass), CVE-2026-42428 (plugin integrity bypass), CVE-2026-42426 (improper authorization).

New CVEs disclosed May 2026: CVE-2026-41394 (auth bypass), CVE-2026-42422 (role bypass device.token.rotate), CVE-2026-41390 (exec allowlist bypass), CVE-2026-42428 (plugin integrity missing), CVE-2026-42426 (improper authz node.pair.approve). All before 2026.4.8.

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A background service that continuously scans your running OpenClaw instance against the latest CVE database, detects configuration drift from secure baselines, and auto-patches or alerts before exploits land

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OpenClaw accumulates 2.2 new CVEs per day. 63% of deployed instances are running vulnerable versions. The gap between disclosure and patch application averages days to weeks for self-hosters. Enterprise users running Tank OS or formal scanners like SkillFortify cover the skill layer, but nobody monitors the runtime. This service watches the CVE feed, compares against your installed version and enabled features, and either auto-applies safe patches or fires an alert with exact remediation steps before your instance gets hit.

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