CVE-2026-35674

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.18affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.18unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References