OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim
Summary
OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim
Original description
The description as published by the source.
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.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vulncheck.com
- patch github.com