Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-35620
OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains missing authorization vulnerabilities in the /send and /allowlist chat command handlers. The /send command allows non-owner command-authorized senders to change owner-only session delivery policy settings…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.001 (20.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.3.24
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-39mp-545q-w789) (third-party-advisory)
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-vqvg-86cc-cg83) (third-party-advisory)
- Patch Commit #1 (patch)
- Patch Commit #2 (patch)
- Patch Commit #3 (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.24 - Missing Authorization in /send and /allowlist Chat Commands (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35620?
- CVE-2026-35620 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-04-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35620?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.