CVE-2026-35663 HIGH

CVE-2026-35663: OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-648
Published April 10, 2026
Last update April 14, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 10, 2026 CVE published
April 14, 2026 Record updated