Critical CVEs in OpenClaw (32042, 34426)
Key Questions
What are the critical CVEs in OpenClaw?
The main CVEs are CVE-2026-32042 (CVSS 8.8, privilege escalation/RCE/DoS) and CVE-2026-34426 (approval bypass/env var exploits). They affect versions prior to v4.2.
Which OpenClaw versions are vulnerable to these CVEs?
Versions before v2026.3.31+, 4.1+, and 4.2+ are vulnerable, with 23k-42k exposed instances and 15k RCE-vulnerable. ClawHub malware and CertiK audits highlight the risks.
What do CVE-2026-32042 and CVE-2026-34426 enable?
CVE-2026-32042 allows privilege escalation, remote code execution, and denial of service. CVE-2026-34426 bypasses approvals via environment variables.
How can users patch these OpenClaw vulnerabilities?
Upgrade to v2026.3.31+, 4.1+, or 4.2+ which include fail-closed mechanisms, gateways, Cisco DefenseClaw, and NemoClaw hardening. Follow secure deployment guides from Codebridge.
Are OpenClaw users currently exposed to these CVEs?
Yes, up to 42k instances are exposed, with 15k RCE-vulnerable as of March CVEs. Users should immediately check and patch to avoid ClawHub malware risks.
CVSS 8.8 CVE-2026-32042 priv esc/RCE/DoS and CVE-2026-34426 approval bypass/env var exploits pre-v4.2; 23k-42k exposed/15k RCE-vuln/9 March CVEs; ClawHub malware/CertiK; patches v2026.3.31+/4.1+/4.2+ fail-closed/gateway/Cisco DefenseClaw/NemoClaw.