CVE-2026-41385 OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Nostr Private Key Exposure via config.get Redaction Bypass
Attackers can retrieve plaintext Nostr private keys from configuration data, enabling account takeover and unauthorized signing operations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-41385?
CVE-2026-41385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 28 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 stores Nostr privateKey as plaintext in configuration, allowing exposure through config.get method calls that bypass redaction mechanisms. Attackers can retrieve unredacted configuration data to obtain plaintext signing keys used for Nostr protocol operations.
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-41385?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.3.31 |
openclaw npm | All versions | 2026.3.31 |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41385?
Upgrade openclaw to 2026.3.31 or later.
Is CVE-2026-41385 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-41385 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jjw7-3vjf-fg5j, MINI-jqcv-h9g3-g326.