Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Apr 9, 2026· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2026-35627
CVE-2026-35627
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 performs cryptographic and dispatch operations on inbound Nostr direct messages before enforcing sender and pairing policy validation. Attackers can trigger unauthorized pre-authentication computation by sending crafted DM messages, enabling denial of service through resource exhaustion.
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Affected packages
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| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.22 | 2026.3.22 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1ee9611079e81b9122f4bed01abb3d9f56206c77nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-65h8-27jh-q8wvghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-65h8-27jh-q8wvnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35627ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-cryptographic-work-in-nostr-inbound-dm-handlingnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
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