CVE-2026-41329: OpenClaw Heartbeat Context Inheritance Bypasses Sandbox Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g5cg-8x5w-7jpm
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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41329 is a CRITICAL heartbeat context inheritance bypasses sandbox vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves heartbeat context inheritance bypasses sandbox via senderisowner escalation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.31.

CVE-2026-41329 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41329
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g5cg-8x5w-7jpm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-41329

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.3.31 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.31
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-41329, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.3.31), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In OpenClaw, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Summary Heartbeat context inheritance bypasses sandbox via senderIsOwner escalation ## Current Maintainer Triage - Status: open - Normalized severity: Critical ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published npm version: `2026.3.31` - Vulnerable version range: `<=2026.3.28` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.3.31` - First stable tag containing the fix: `v2026.3.31` ## Fix Commit(s) - `a30214a624946fc5c85c9558a27c1580172374fd` — 2026-03-31T09:06:51+09:00 OpenClaw thanks @AntAISecurityLab for reporting.

CVE-2026-41329 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.31
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.31
2026.3.31

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g5cg-8x5w-7jpm
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a30214a624946fc5c85c9558a27c1580172374fd
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
OpenClaw Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41329?
CVE-2026-41329 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Heartbeat context inheritance bypasses sandbox via senderIsOwner escalation under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.31 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41329?
Upgrading to 2026.3.31 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.31. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.31 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41329?
CVE-2026-41329 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-41329?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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