High severity7.3NVD Advisory· Published Apr 9, 2026· Updated Apr 15, 2026
CVE-2026-35637
CVE-2026-35637
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 performs cite expansion before completing channel and DM authorization checks, allowing cite work and content handling prior to final auth decisions. Attackers can exploit this timing vulnerability to access or manipulate content before proper authorization validation occurs.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.22 | 2026.3.22 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a3122f93nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ebee4e2210e1f282a982c7ef2ad79d77a572fc87nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35637ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-premature-cite-expansion-before-authorization-in-channel-and-dmnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
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