Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-35637
Published: May 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128758
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-35637
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to access content before authorization is completed.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in the Tlon cite expansion handler when processing cite expansion in channels and direct messages. A remote user can trigger cite expansion before the final authorization decision to access content before authorization is completed.
Affected software
OpenClaw
How to mitigate CVE-2026-35637
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.3.22