CVE-2026-44997
LOW
2,3
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM
4,3
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Description
AI Translation Available
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 contains a security envelope constraint bypass vulnerability allowing restricted subagents to spawn ACP child sessions that fail to inherit depth, child-count limits, control scope, or target-agent restrictions. Attackers can exploit this by spawning child sessions that bypass subagent-only constraints, potentially escalating privileges or accessing restricted resources.
266
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/31160dc069b7cc5d833b39c53736a41ad3b…
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q3jj-46pq-826r
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-security-envelope-constraint-bypa…