OpenClaw 2026.4.5 through 2026.4.9 - Privilege Escalation via Memory Dreaming Configuration in /dreaming Endpoint

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    "title": "OpenClaw 2026.4.5 through 2026.4.9 - Privilege Escalation via Memory Dreaming Configuration in /dreaming Endpoint",
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        "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43568",
        "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-memory-dreaming-configuration-in-dreaming-endpoint",
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  "published_at": "2026-05-05T11:25:09.593+00:00"
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