VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-35674

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.25%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-05-29
Last modified2026-07-21
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-863

Primary references