Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the gateway plugin subagent fallback deleteSession function that uses a synthetic operator.admin runtime scope. Attackers can exploit this by triggering session deletion without a request-scoped client to execute privileged operations with unintended administrative scope.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b5d785f1a59a56c3471f2cef328f7c9a6c15Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h4jx-hjr3-fhgcVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-syntheticThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35645?
CVE-2026-35645 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the gateway plugin subagent fallback deleteSession function that uses a synthetic operator.admin runtime scope. Attackers can...
How severe is CVE-2026-35645?
CVE-2026-35645 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35645?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.