CVE-2026-35663

HIGH8.8

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

Published Apr 10, 2026

Modified 2 weeks ago

Details

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

FIX

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510f5f48

ADVISORY

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4

ADVISORY

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-35663

ADVISORY

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-reconnect-scope-self-claim

CVSS Analysis

CVSS v4.0

8.7