Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Active Memory write scope that allows Gateway operators with operator.write access to modify global configuration without requiring operator.admin privileges. Attackers with operator.write access can exploit insufficient scope validation to apply unauthorized configuration changes beyond the intended write scope.
Problem types
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Product status
Any version before 2026.5.6
2026.5.6 (semver)
Credits
zsx (@zsxsoft)
KeenSecurityLab
qclawer
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x629-46cc-7xgw (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-x629-46cc-7xgw))
www.vulncheck.com/...scalation-via-active-memory-write-scope (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.6 - Privilege Escalation via Active Memory Write Scope)