📄 Description (English)
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a remote code execution vulnerability where a device-paired node can bypass the node scope gate authentication mechanism. Attackers with device pairing credentials can execute arbitrary node commands on the host system without proper node pairing validation.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-41352 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in OpenClaw affecting versions before 2026.3.31, allowing attackers with device pairing credentials to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on host systems. The vulnerability exploits improper node scope gate validation, enabling unauthorized command execution without proper pairing verification. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and no available patch, this poses an immediate threat to organizations using OpenClaw in production environments.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 27, 2026 07:36
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations utilizing OpenClaw in critical infrastructure, particularly in energy sector (ARAMCO operations), telecommunications (STC network management), banking systems (SAMA-regulated institutions), and government agencies (NCA oversight). The ability to execute arbitrary commands without proper authentication could lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and operational disruption. Organizations managing IoT/edge computing environments and distributed node architectures are especially vulnerable.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Energy (ARAMCO, oil & gas operations)
Banking (SAMA-regulated institutions)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Government (NCA, ministries)
Healthcare (MOH facilities)
Critical Infrastructure
Manufacturing and Industrial Control Systems
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.9
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all OpenClaw deployments in your environment and document version numbers
2. Restrict network access to OpenClaw systems using firewall rules and network segmentation
3. Implement strict access controls on device pairing credentials and rotate all existing credentials immediately
4. Monitor for suspicious authentication attempts and command execution patterns
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
5. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious node command patterns
6. Implement additional authentication layers (MFA) for device pairing operations
7. Enable comprehensive logging and audit trails for all node operations
8. Isolate OpenClaw systems on dedicated network segments with egress filtering
DETECTION RULES:
9. Monitor for failed node scope gate validation attempts in application logs
10. Alert on device pairing credential usage from unexpected IP addresses or times
11. Track execution of system commands via OpenClaw API endpoints
12. Watch for privilege escalation attempts following device pairing operations
PATCHING:
13. Subscribe to OpenClaw security advisories for patch availability
14. Prepare upgrade plan to version 2026.3.31 or later immediately upon release
15. Test patches in isolated environment before production deployment
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع نشرات OpenClaw في بيئتك وتوثيق أرقام الإصدارات
2. تقييد الوصول إلى شبكة أنظمة OpenClaw باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية والفصل الشبكي
3. تطبيق ضوابط وصول صارمة على بيانات اعتماد إقران الجهاز وتدوير جميع بيانات الاعتماد الموجودة فوراً
4. مراقبة محاولات المصادقة المريبة وأنماط تنفيذ الأوامر
الضوابط التعويضية (حتى توفر التصحيح):
5. نشر قواعد جدار تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط أوامر العقدة المريبة وحجبها
6. تطبيق طبقات مصادقة إضافية (MFA) لعمليات إقران الجهاز
7. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة ومسارات التدقيق لجميع عمليات العقدة
8. عزل أنظمة OpenClaw على أجزاء شبكة مخصصة مع تصفية الخروج
قواعد الكشف:
9. مراقبة محاولات التحقق من بوابة نطاق العقدة الفاشلة في سجلات التطبيق
10. تنبيه على استخدام بيانات اعتماد إقران الجهاز من عناوين IP أو أوقات غير متوقعة
11. تتبع تنفيذ أوامر النظام عبر نقاط نهاية OpenClaw API
12. مراقبة محاولات تصعيد الامتيازات بعد عمليات إقران الجهاز
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 - 5.1.1: Access Control and Authentication
ECC 2024 - 5.2.1: Cryptographic Controls
ECC 2024 - 6.1.1: Incident Detection and Response
ECC 2024 - 7.1.1: Vulnerability Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF - ID.AM-2: Software and Hardware Inventory
SAMA CSF - PR.AC-1: Access Control Policy
SAMA CSF - PR.AC-4: Access Rights Management
SAMA CSF - DE.CM-1: Network Monitoring
SAMA CSF - RS.MI-1: Incident Response Procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5.2: User Access Management
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5.3: Access Control
ISO 27001:2022 - A.8.1: Information Security Policies
ISO 27001:2022 - A.12.6: Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
ISO 27001:2022 - A.16.1: Information Security Incident Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 4.0 - 2.1: Inventory of Network Resources
PCI DSS 4.0 - 6.2: Security Patches and Updates
PCI DSS 4.0 - 7.1: Limit Access to System Components
PCI DSS 4.0 - 10.2: Implement Automated Audit Trails
🔗 References & Sources 3
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3886b65ef21d02808c1a106fa1f9f69e22f71c32
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
🔗
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xj9w-5r6q-x6v4
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Vendor Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-remote-code-execution-via-node-scope-gate...
disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
openclaw:openclaw