CVE-2026-35637

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.3

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedApr 9, 2026

First seenApr 9, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-696CWE-696

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.3.22 or later
openclaw2026.3.22 or later

Patches

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.3.22	2026.3.22
openclawnpm	v < 2026.3.22	2026.3.22

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