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CVE-2026-41407
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains a timing side channel vulnerability in shared-secret comparison call sites that use early length-mismatch checks instead of f…
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains a timing side channel vulnerability in shared-secret comparison call sites that use early length-mismatch checks instead of fixed-length comparison helpers. Attackers can measure timing differences to leak secret-length information, weakening constant-time handling for shared secrets.
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-jj6q-rrrf-h66h
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jj6q-rrrf-h66h
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/be10ecef770a4654519869c3641bbb91087c8c7b
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41407
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-timing-side-channel-in-shared-secret-comparison