CVE-2026-35669 Details
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in gateway-authenticated plugin HTTP routes that incorrectly mint operator.admin runtime scope regardless of caller-granted scopes. Attackers can exploit this scope boundary bypass to gain elevated privileges and perform unauthorized administrative actions.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.25. This vulnerability exists in gateway-authenticated plugin HTTP routes, where the 'operator.admin' runtime scope is incorrectly granted, regardless of the scopes provided by the caller. This scope boundary bypass allows attackers to gain elevated privileges and execute unauthorized administrative actions.
Users can update to OpenClaw version 2026.3.25 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-648 | Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | < 2026.3.25 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |