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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d3d8e316bd819d3c7e34253aeb7eccb2510…
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-backend-…
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