medium5.4
CVE-2026-41298
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 fails to enforce write scopes on the POST /sessions/:sessionKey/kill endpoint in identity-bearing HTTP modes.
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 fails to enforce write scopes on the POST /sessions/:sessionKey/kill endpoint in identity-bearing HTTP modes. Read-scoped callers can terminate running subagent sessions by sending requests to this endpoint, bypassing authorization controls.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.4.1 | 2026.4.2 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.2 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5hff-46vh-rxmw
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5hff-46vh-rxmw
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41298
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-session-termination-endpoint