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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.25 | 2026.3.25 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.3.24 | — | GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1065 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 12, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim third-party-advisory