MEDIUM
CVE-2026-41331
CWE-408Published: April 21, 2026· Updated: Apr 27, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.0th
Official Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a resource consumption vulnerability in Telegram audio preflight transcription that allows unauthorized group senders to trigger transcription processing. Attackers can exploit insufficient allowlist enforcement to cause resource or billing consumption by initiating audio preflight operations before authorization checks are applied.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41331 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
openclaw1 product
openclaw
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-41331
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-408
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 21, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-41331 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.