OpenClaw: Memory dreaming config persistence was reachable from operator.write commands
## Summary Memory dreaming config persistence was reachable from operator.write commands. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `>= 2026.4.5 < 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact A write-scoped gateway path could toggle persistent memory dreaming settings through `/dreaming`, crossing into an admin-class configuration mutation. ## Technical Details The fix requires admin scope for persistent dreaming gateway toggles. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #63872. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.10`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `6af17b39e11f5f35e23b7e5a5f71a7d0aa3c7310` - PR: #63872 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zpbrent and @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.
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Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-43568US | —OT elevated | — | ||
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 wi… | ||||
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