CVE-2026-35637 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-35637: OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Premature Cite Expansion Before Authorization in Channel and DM

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-696
Published April 9, 2026
Last update April 10, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 9, 2026 CVE published
April 10, 2026 Record updated