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CVE-2026-35653

Openclaw broken access control

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.74%
  1. Published10 Apr 2026

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the POST /reset-profile endpoint that allows authenticated callers with operator.write access to browser.request to bypass profile mutation restrictions. Attackers can invoke POST /reset-profile through the browser.request surface to stop the running browser, close Playwright connections, and move profile directories to Trash, crossing intended privilege boundaries.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openclaw< 2026.3.24

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-35653 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-35653 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.74%.

How severe is CVE-2026-35653?

CVE-2026-35653 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-35653?

Affected products include Openclaw.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35653?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openclaw 2026.3.24 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.