CVE-2026-35663

HIGH

8.8

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.8

SeverityHIGH

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

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published4/10/2026

Last Modified4/10/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-648

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510f5f48(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

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

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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