VulnerabilitiesMay 18, 2026
'Claw Chain' Vulnerabilities Threaten OpenClaw Deployments
Patched 'Claw Chain' vulnerabilities in OpenClaw AI framework enable credential theft and privilege escalation.
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Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities collectively known as 'Claw Chain' were discovered in OpenClaw, a rapidly growing AI agent framework. These flaws allow attackers to steal credentials, escalate privileges, and establish persistence within affected deployments. The vulnerabilities have since been patched.
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OpenClaw (product)Claw Chain (campaign)AI agent framework (technology)