CVE-2026-35663

HIGH

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

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-reconnect-scope-self-claim

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0028
EPSS Percentile 19.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

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