Vulnerability details

CVE-2026-35663

OpenClaw OpenClaw

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7High

Official 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.

CVSS scores

Score	Version	Source	Vector
8.7High	4.0	CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) (VulnCheck)	`CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N`
8.8High	3.1	CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) (VulnCheck)	`CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Source
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	v < 2026.3.25	CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA)

References and advisories

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4 vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510f5f48 patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-reconnect-scope-self-claim third-party-advisory

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Details

Published: 2026-04-10
Last updated: 2026-06-23
State: Published
Assigner (CNA): VulnCheck

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.28%

Probability of exploitation in 30 days

21.3%

Percentile (among all CVEs)

SSVC assessment (CISA)

Automatable: No
Exploitation: None
Technical impact: Total

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-648
Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs