CVE-2026-35663

HIGH

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Published: 4/10/2026Modified: 4/13/2026

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References (3)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510f5f48Patchhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4Vendor Advisoryhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-reconnect-scope-self-claimThird Party Advisory