PT-2026-31974 · Openclaw · Openclaw

Peng Zhou · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-04-12 · CVE-2026-35663

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v4.0

9.3

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.25

Description The OpenClaw gateway backend contains a privilege escalation issue. Non-admin operators can bypass pairing requirements and self-request broader scopes during backend reconnect, potentially gaining unauthorized administrative privileges by reconnecting as operator.admin.

Recommendations Update to version 2026.3.25 or later.

Fix

LPE

Incorrect Authorization

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-648

CWE-863

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-35663

GHSA-9HJH-FR4F-GXC4

Affected Products

Openclaw

References · 10

• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510f5f48 · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35663 · Security Note
• https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw · Note
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-reconnect-scope-self-claim · Note
• https://twitter.com/CveFindCom/status/2042659737397788800 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/pulsepatchio/status/2043164822125019331 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/theagentcop/status/2043313197709463991 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2042710248272674823 · Twitter Post