3.7
LOW CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-35648
OpenClaw < 2026.3.22 - Policy Bypass via Unvalidated Queued Node Actions
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a policy bypass vulnerability where queued node actions are not revalidated against current command policy when delivered. Attackers can exploit stale allowlists or declarations that survive policy tightening to execute unauthorized commands.

INFO

Published Date :

April 10, 2026, 5:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 10, 2026, 5:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 LOW 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 LOW 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 LOW [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to a version that resolves the policy bypass vulnerability.
  • Apply the OpenClaw 2026.3.22 update or later.
  • Revalidate queued node actions against current policy.
  • Ensure policy changes are consistently enforced.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 10, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 contains a policy bypass vulnerability where queued node actions are not revalidated against current command policy when delivered. Attackers can exploit stale allowlists or declarations that survive policy tightening to execute unauthorized commands.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-367
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ec2c6d83b9f5f91d6d9094842e0f19b88e63e3e2
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wj55-88gf-x564
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-policy-bypass-via-unvalidated-queued-node-actions
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