OpenClaw up to 2026.4.9 /dreaming authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in OpenClaw up to 2026.4.9. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /dreaming. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-43568. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.4.9. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file /dreaming. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-43568 since 05/01/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2026.4.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-27287). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.4.10

Timelineinfo

05/01/2026 CVE reserved
05/05/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
05/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/26/2026 +21 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-43568 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-43568
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361153
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 05/05/2026 14:04
Updated: 05/26/2026 06:31
Changes: 05/05/2026 14:04 (75), 05/26/2026 06:31 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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