CVE-2026-35663

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim

Title source: cna

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing non-admin operators to self-request broader scopes during backend reconnect. Attackers can bypass pairing requirements to reconnect as operator.admin, gaining unauthorized administrative privileges.

References (3)

[Third Party Advisory] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510f5f48

View Patch ZIP pw:eip

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-reconnect-scope-self-claim

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0004

EPSS Percentile 13.3%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-648

Status published

Products (4)

npm/openclaw 0npm

OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.25

openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.25

OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.25

Published Apr 10, 2026

Tracked Since Apr 10, 2026