CVE-2026-41375: OpenClaw `/phone Arm`/`/phone Disarm` Bypasses `operator.admin` Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h2v7-xc88-xx8c
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CWE-285
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41375 is a MODERATE `/phone arm`/`/phone disarm` bypasses `operator.admin` vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves `/phone arm`/`/phone disarm` bypasses `operator.admin` scope check for external channels. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.28.

CVE-2026-41375 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41375
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h2v7-xc88-xx8c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-41375

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: 2026.3.28 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.28
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-2026-41375, 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 2026.3.28), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 `/phone arm`/`/phone disarm` Bypasses `operator.admin` Scope Check for External Channels ## Current Maintainer Triage - Status: open - Normalized severity: medium - Assessment: Maintainers accepted this issue, fixed it in aa66ae1fc797d3298cc409ed2c5da69a89950a45 on 2026-03-27, and that fix shipped in v2026.3.28, so normalize it as a fixed released draft rather than a close-by-trust-model call. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published npm version: `2026.3.31` - Vulnerable version range: `<=2026.3.24` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.3.28` - First stable tag containing the fix: `v2026.3.28` ## Fix Commit(s) - `aa66ae1fc797d3298cc409ed2c5da69a89950a45` — 2026-03-27T20:35:42Z ## Release Process Note - The fix is already present in released version `2026.3.28`. - This draft looks ready for final maintainer disposition or publication, not additional code-fix work. Thanks @AntAISecurityLab for reporting.

CVE-2026-41375 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.28
2026.3.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h2v7-xc88-xx8c
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41375?
CVE-2026-41375 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving `/phone arm`/`/phone disarm` Bypasses `operator.admin` Scope Check for External Channels under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.28 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41375?
Upgrading to 2026.3.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.28 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41375?
CVE-2026-41375 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-41375?
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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