CVE-2026-41356: OpenClaw Gateway `device.token.rotate` Does Not Terminate Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rfqg-qgf8-xr9x
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-613
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41356 is a LOW (CVSS 5.4) gateway `device.token.rotate` does not terminate vulnerability (CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves gateway `device.token.rotate` does not terminate active websocket sessions after credential rotation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.31.

CVE-2026-41356 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41356
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rfqg-qgf8-xr9x
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-41356

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-2026-41356, 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-613: Insufficient Session Expiration, where according to wasc, "insufficient session expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session ids for authorization.". 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 Gateway `device.token.rotate` does not terminate active WebSocket sessions after credential rotation ## Current Maintainer Triage - Status: open - Normalized severity: low - Assessment: v2026.3.28 rotates device tokens without disconnecting already-authenticated WebSocket sessions, which is a real but post-compromise revocation gap. ## 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) - `91f7a6b0fd67b703897e6e307762d471ca09333d` — 2026-03-31T09:05:34+09:00 ## Release Process Note - The fix is already present in released version `2026.3.31`. - This draft looks ready for final maintainer disposition or publication, not additional code-fix work. Thanks @zsxsoft for reporting.

CVE-2026-41356 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-rfqg-qgf8-xr9x
NVD — CVE-2026-41356 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41356
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/91f7a6b0fd67b703897e6e307762d471ca09333d
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
OpenClaw Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.31
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-incomplete-websocket-session-termination-in-device-token-rotate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41356?
CVE-2026-41356 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Gateway `device.token.rotate` does not terminate active WebSocket sessions after credential rotation under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.31 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41356?
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 is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41356?
CVE-2026-41356 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41356?
CVE-2026-41356 is classified under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration (According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization.").
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-41356?
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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