Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-35660
OpenClaw before 2026.3.23 contains an insufficient access control vulnerability in the Gateway agent /reset endpoint that allows callers with operator.write permission to reset admin sessions. Attackers with operator.write privileges can i…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.001 (16.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.3.23
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-wq58-2pvg-5h4f) (third-party-advisory)
- Patch Commit #1 (patch)
- Patch Commit #2 (patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.23 - Insufficient Access Control in Gateway Agent Session Reset (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35660?
- CVE-2026-35660 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-04-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35660?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.