CVE-2026-35674
HIGH WAF: Low
CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-05-29
CWE-863
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.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Incorrect Authorization
Low WAF Coverage
OWASP: A01:2021 Broken Access Control
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | up to 2026.5.18 |
References
- github.com (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory)