HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-35637
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CVE-2026-35637

CWE-696Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 15, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.8th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-35637 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-35637. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

openclaw1 product
openclaw
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a3122f93
PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87
PATCHhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ebee4e2210e1f282a982c7ef2ad79d77a572fc87
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4
ADVISORYhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-premature-cite-expansion-before-authorization-in-channel-and-dm

All References (5)

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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a3122f93Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ebee4e2210e1f282a982c7ef2ad79d77a572fc87Patch
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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4Vendor Advisory
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-premature-cite-expansion-before-authorization-in-channel-and-dmThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-35637
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-696
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 9, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-696)

CVE-2026-35652
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CVE-2026-45033
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CVE-2026-35627
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CVE-2026-35640
7.5
CVE-2026-41254
7.5
CVE-2026-35636
6.5

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-35637 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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