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OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a sandbox bypass vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges via heartbeat context inheritance and senderIsOwner …
Published:
20 April 2026 at 22:00:00
Alert date:
21 April 2026 at 07:08:02
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Security Tools
OpenClaw versions before 2026.3.31 contain a critical sandbox bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate privileges through heartbeat context inheritance and senderIsOwner parameter manipulation. The vulnerability stems from improper context validation, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and achieve unauthorized privilege escalation. This represents a significant security flaw in the OpenClaw application's sandboxing mechanism.
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Affected products:
OpenClaw
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41329
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a30214a624946fc5c85c9558a27c1580172374fd
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-g5cg-8x5w-7jpm
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-bypass-via-heartbeat-context-inheritance-and-senderisowner-escalation
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