How severe is CVE-2026-35663?

CVE-2026-35663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-35663 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-35663?

CVE-2026-35663 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35663?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-35663 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-35663 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21472.

When was CVE-2026-35663 published?

CVE-2026-35663 was published on 2026-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-35663

CVE-2026-35663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21472
Weakness: CWE-648
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing non-admin operators to self-request broader scopes during backend reconnect. Attackers can bypass pairing requirements to reconnect as operator.admin, gaining unauthorized administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-35663?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing non-admin operators to self-request broader scopes during backend reconnect. Attackers can bypass pairing requirements to reconnect as operator.admin, gaining unauthorized administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-35663?: CVE-2026-35663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-35663 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-35663?: CVE-2026-35663 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35663?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-35663 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-35663 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21472.
When was CVE-2026-35663 published?: CVE-2026-35663 was published on 2026-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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