CVE-2026-35637
Severity CVSS v4.0:
MEDIUM
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
09/04/2026
Last modified:
09/04/2026
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.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
6.90
Severity 4.0
MEDIUM
Base Score 3.x
7.30
Severity 3.x
HIGH
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a3122f93
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ebee4e2210e1f282a982c7ef2ad79d77a572fc87
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-premature-cite-expansion-before-authorization-in-channel-and-dm



