CVE-2026-35653
Openclaw broken access control
- 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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4dcc39c25c6cc63fedfd004f52d173716576fcf0
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e7d11f6c33e223a0dd8a21cfe01076bd76cef87a
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xp9r-prpg-373r
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-incorrect-authorization-in-post-reset-profile-via-browser-request
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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.