CVE-2026-43568

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: May 05, 2026 Modified: May 07, 2026
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Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.4.5 before 2026.4.10 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing write-scoped operators to modify persistent memory dreaming settings. Attackers with write-scoped gateway access can toggle admin-class configuration mutations through the /dreaming endpoint to escalate privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6af17b39e11f5f35e23b7e5a5f71a7d0aa3c7310
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5gjc-grvm-m88j
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-memory-dreaming-configuration-in-dreaming-endpoint
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
12th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

Affected Vendors

openclaw

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