CVE-2026-35663 OpenClaw < 2026.3.25 - Privilege Escalation via Backend Reconnect Scope Self-Claim
Non-admin operators can self-request broader scopes during backend reconnect to gain unauthorized administrative privileges in OpenClaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-35663?
CVE-2026-35663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw Openclaw, published on 10 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-648
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-35663?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openclaw npm | All versions to 2026.3.24 | None |
openclaw npm | All versions to 2026.3.24 | None |
Products include Openclaw Openclaw.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35663?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-35663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-35663 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-35663 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openclaw Openclaw
- CVE-2026-28363 Security feature bypass in OpenClaw
- CVE-2026-30741 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-33579 OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Privilege Escalation via Missing Caller Scope Validation in Device Pair Approval
- CVE-2026-32922 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Privilege Escalation via Unvalidated Scope in device.token.rotate
- CVE-2026-32978 OpenClaw < 2026.3.11 - Approval Bypass via Unrecognized Script Runners
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hjh-fr4f-gxc4, MINI-crwp-m5c9-xv7c.