VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-44997

CVSS score4.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.22%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-05-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-266

Primary references