CVE-2026-35621 Details
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where the /allowlist command fails to re-validate gateway client scopes for internal callers, allowing operator.write-scoped clients to mutate channel authorization policy. Attackers can exploit chat.send to build an internal command-authorized context and persist channel allowFrom and groupAllowFrom policy changes reserved for operator.admin scope.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.24. The issue arises because the `/allowlist` command does not properly re-validate gateway client scopes for internal callers. This oversight allows clients with `operator.write` scope to alter channel authorization policies. Exploitation can be achieved by using the `chat.send` command to create an internal context that bypasses normal scope restrictions, enabling unauthorized changes to channel allowlists that are meant to be restricted to `operator.admin` clients.
Users should update to OpenClaw version 2026.3.24 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-94pw-c6m8-p9p9 | [email protected] | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-chat-send-to-allowlist-persistence | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | < 2026.3.24 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |