CVE-2026-35648
CVE-2026-35648 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v4: 2.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21442
- Weakness: CWE-367
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a policy bypass vulnerability where queued node actions are not revalidated against current command policy when delivered. Attackers can exploit stale allowlists or declarations that survive policy tightening to execute unauthorized commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35648?
- OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a policy bypass vulnerability where queued node actions are not revalidated against current command policy when delivered. Attackers can exploit stale allowlists or declarations that survive policy tightening to execute unauthorized commands.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35648?
- CVE-2026-35648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-35648 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-35648?
- CVE-2026-35648 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-35648?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-35648 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-35648 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21442.
- When was CVE-2026-35648 published?
- CVE-2026-35648 was published on 2026-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ec2c6d83b9f5f91d6d9094842e0f19b88e63e3e2
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wj55-88gf-x564
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-policy-bypass-via-unvalidated-queued-node-actions
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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