CVE-2026-41385: Openclaw OpenClaw Nostr PrivateKey Config Redaction Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jjw7-3vjf-fg5j
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-312 CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41385 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) openclaw nostr privatekey config redaction vulnerability (CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw nostr privatekey config redaction bypass leaks plaintext signing key via config.get. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.31.

CVE-2026-41385 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41385
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jjw7-3vjf-fg5j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:H/I:N/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-41385

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-2026-41385, 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-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. 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 OpenClaw Nostr privateKey config redaction bypass leaks plaintext signing key via config.get ## Current Maintainer Triage - Status: open - Normalized severity: medium - Assessment: v2026.3.28 still models Nostr privateKey as plain string so config views can expose it, and the secret-schema fix is unreleased. ## 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) - `57700d716f660591fb6e09727f3ca8041fa48b9d` — 2026-03-31T19:55:03+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 @ccreater222 for reporting.

CVE-2026-41385 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-jjw7-3vjf-fg5j
NVD — CVE-2026-41385 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41385
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/57700d716f660591fb6e09727f3ca8041fa48b9d
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-nostr-private-key-exposure-via-config-get-redaction-bypass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41385?
CVE-2026-41385 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw Nostr privateKey config redaction bypass leaks plaintext signing key via config.get under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.31 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41385?
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-2026-41385?
CVE-2026-41385 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41385?
CVE-2026-41385 is classified under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-41385?
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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-jjw7-3vjf-fg5j",
  "modified" : "2026-05-06T02:39:00Z",
  "published" : "2026-04-02T20:58:08Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-41385" ],
  "summary" : "OpenClaw Nostr privateKey config redaction bypass leaks plaintext signing key via config.get",
  "details" : "## Summary\nOpenClaw Nostr privateKey config redaction bypass leaks plaintext signing key via config.get\n\n## Current Maintainer Triage\n- Status: open\n- Normalized severity: medium\n- Assessment: v2026.3.28 still models Nostr privateKey as plain string so config views can expose it, and the secret-schema fix is unreleased.\n\n## Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Latest published npm version: `2026.3.31`\n- Vulnerable version range: `<=2026.3.28`\n- Patched versions: `>= 2026.3.31`\n- First stable tag containing the fix: `v2026.3.31`\n\n## Fix Commit(s)\n- `57700d716f660591fb6e09727f3ca8041fa48b9d` — 2026-03-31T19:55:03+09:00\n\n## Release Process Note\n- The fix is already present in released version `2026.3.31`.\n- This draft looks ready for final maintainer disposition or publication, not additional code-fix work.\n\nThanks @ccreater222 for reporting.",
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  }
}