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CVE-2026-43578

Openclaw privilege escalation

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.51%
  1. Published6 May 2026

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.31 before 2026.4.10 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability where heartbeat owner downgrade detection misses local background async exec completion events. Attackers can exploit this by providing untrusted completion content to leave a run in a more privileged context than intended.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Openclaw≥ 2026.3.31 < 2026.4.10

Remediation

Fixed in
Openclaw≥ 2026.4.10

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-43578 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-43578 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.

How severe is CVE-2026-43578?

CVE-2026-43578 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-43578?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43578?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.4.10 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.