Openclaw cli: OpenClaw: Memory dreaming config persistence was reachable from operator.write commands (CVE-2026-43568)
Description
A vulnerability in openclaw-cli versions 2026.4.7 through 2026.4.9 allows write-scoped operator commands to modify persistent memory dreaming configuration settings, which should require admin privileges. This issue was fixed in version 2026.4.10.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The openclaw-cli package versions >=2026.4.7 and <2026.4.10 contain a vulnerability where operator.write commands can access and modify persistent memory dreaming configuration via the /dreaming gateway path. This effectively allows a write-scoped gateway path to toggle admin-class configuration settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability was addressed by requiring admin scope for persistent dreaming gateway toggles. The fix was implemented in pull request #63872 and included starting with version 2026.4.10.
Potential Impact
An attacker with write-scoped operator privileges could escalate their configuration control by toggling persistent memory dreaming settings, which are intended to be restricted to admin-level access. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes affecting system behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to openclaw-cli version 2026.4.10 or later, as this version includes the official fix that restricts persistent dreaming configuration toggles to admin scope.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BREW-openclaw-cli-CVE-2026-43568
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Homebrew"]
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6ac2459512601ec6a3165ca5
Added to database: 10/04/2026, 12:24:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/04/2026, 12:41:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 16:08:38 UTC
Views: 1
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