Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-35637
Published: May 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128758
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-35637
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-35637
Install security update from vendor's website.