CVE-2026-35663 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by non-admin operators self-requesting broader scopes during backend reconnect, letting attackers bypass pairing to gain admin privileges, exploit requires non-admin operator access.

Severity & Score

Impact

Attackers can gain unauthorized administrative privileges, compromising system control and security.

Mitigation

Update to version 2026.3.25 or later.

References

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

Related Resources

• Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard
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