HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-35652
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2026-35652

CWE-696Published: April 10, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in interactive callback dispatch that allows non-allowlisted senders to execute action handlers. Attackers can bypass sender authorization checks by dispatching callbacks before normal security validation completes, enabling unauthorized actions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-35652 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 successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-35652. 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

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

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-35652
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-696
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 10, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-696)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-35652 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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