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Four OpenClaw Flaws Enable Data Theft, Privilege Escalation, and Persistence

Claw Chain flaws in OpenClaw 2026.4.22 enable data theft, privilege escalation, and persistence when chained.

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Cybersecurity researchers identified four vulnerabilities in the OpenClaw software that can be chained together, a set they named Claw Chain. The flaws allow an attacker to gain an initial foothold, then use the chain to exfiltrate sensitive data. They also enable privilege escalation, giving the attacker higher system access. Finally, the vulnerabilities can be used to install persistent backdoors, ensuring continued control over the compromised system. The discovery highlights the risk of multiple, interconnected security gaps in a single application.

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