CVE-2026-35674

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains a scope bypass vulnerability in the Gateway chat.send route that allows scoped clients to execute privileged commands. Attackers with operator.write scope can deliver commands through inherited external routes to bypass operator.approvals and operator.admin scope requirements, enabling unauthorized plugin, config, MCP, allowlist, and ACP mutations.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hw9r-h9mr-4jff	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-bypass-via-inherited-chat-send-route	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

01 Jun 2026, 18:22

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hw9r-h9mr-4jff -~~	() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hw9r-h9mr-4jff - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-bypass-via-inherited-chat-send-route -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-scope-bypass-via-inherited-chat-send-route - Third Party Advisory
First Time		Openclaw openclaw Openclaw
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::-::::node.js::

29 May 2026, 16:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-29 16:16

Updated : 2026-06-01 18:22

NVD link : CVE-2026-35674

Mitre link : CVE-2026-35674

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-35674

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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