CVE-2026-41388: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Configuration Rehydration via Empty-Array Revocation Handling

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-04-28 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-372

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a configuration management vulnerability where startup migration treats empty-array settings as missing values. Attackers can restart the application to rehydrate revoked Tlon configuration from file state, bypassing intended revocation controls.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.3.31 — fixed in 2026.3.31

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.3.31. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a4d72a83f01fedd35964c352e3473c7712a3511b
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3pm9-5j7m-59vc
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-configuration-rehydration-via-empty-array-revocation-handling

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